How severe is CVE-2024-13402?

CVE-2024-13402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-13402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13402?

CVE-2024-13402 affects Buddyboss Buddyboss Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13402?

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

Does CVE-2024-13402 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13402 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53948.

When was CVE-2024-13402 published?

CVE-2024-13402 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13402

CVE-2024-13402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buddyboss Buddyboss Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53948
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Buddyboss Buddyboss Platform
Published: 2025-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Buddyboss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link_title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.70 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13402?: The Buddyboss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link_title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.70 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-13402?: CVE-2024-13402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-13402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13402?: CVE-2024-13402 affects Buddyboss Buddyboss Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-13402 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13402 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53948.
When was CVE-2024-13402 published?: CVE-2024-13402 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:buddyboss:buddyboss_platform:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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