WordPress BP Better Messages Plugin < 1.9.9.170 is vulnerable to a medium priority Sensitive Data Exposure

Medium priority Mitigation available
< 1.9.9.170Vulnerable version(s)
1.9.9.170Fixed version

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Risks

CVSS 4.3

This vulnerability is moderately dangerous and expected to become exploited.

4.3

Sensitive Data Exposure

This could allow a malicious actor to view sensitive information that is normally not available to regular users. This can be used to exploit other weaknesses in the system.

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Solutions

We advise to mitigate or resolve the vulnerability immediately.

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Update to version 1.9.9.170 or later.

Update to version 1.9.9.170 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.

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