How severe is CVE-2024-13611?

CVE-2024-13611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-13611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13611?

CVE-2024-13611 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13611?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-13611 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13611 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5890.

When was CVE-2024-13611 published?

CVE-2024-13611 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13611

CVE-2024-13611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordplus Better Messages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5890
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Wordplus Better Messages
Published: 2025-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 via the 'bp-better-messages' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/bp-better-messages directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13611?: The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 via the 'bp-better-messages' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/bp-better-messages directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages.
How severe is CVE-2024-13611?: CVE-2024-13611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-13611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13611?: CVE-2024-13611 affects Wordplus Better Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13611?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-13611 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13611 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5890.
When was CVE-2024-13611 published?: CVE-2024-13611 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordplus:better_messages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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