How severe is CVE-2013-4944?

CVE-2013-4944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4944?

CVE-2013-4944 primarily affects Fusedpress Buddypress-extended-frienship-request. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4944?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4944 published?

CVE-2013-4944 was published on 2013-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4944

CVE-2013-4944 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fusedpress Buddypress-extended-frienship-request with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fusedpress Buddypress-extended-frienship-request
Published: 2013-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BuddyPress Extended Friendship Request plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress, when the "Friend Connections" component is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the friendship_request_message parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4944?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BuddyPress Extended Friendship Request plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress, when the "Friend Connections" component is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the friendship_request_message parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2013-4944?: CVE-2013-4944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4944?: CVE-2013-4944 primarily affects Fusedpress Buddypress-extended-frienship-request. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4944 published?: CVE-2013-4944 was published on 2013-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fusedpress:buddypress-extended-frienship-request:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fusedpress:buddypress-extended-frienship-request:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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