CVE-2024-13858: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Boss Media BuddyBoss Theme
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin and BuddyBoss Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘invitee_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.50 and 2.8.41, respectively, 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. The vulnerability was partially patched in the BuddyBoss Platform plugin in version 2.8.41.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin and BuddyBoss Theme for WordPress contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'invitee_name' parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.8.50 for the theme and 2.8.41 for the plugin. A partial patch was applied to the plugin in version 2.8.41, but no patch information is available for the theme. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'invitee_name' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The BuddyBoss Platform plugin was partially patched in version 2.8.41, but no official fix information is provided for the BuddyBoss Theme. Until a full patch is available, restrict user privileges to limit exposure and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'invitee_name' parameter. Follow official vendor communications for updates on patches or workarounds.
CVE-2024-13858: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Boss Media BuddyBoss Theme
Description
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin and BuddyBoss Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘invitee_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.50 and 2.8.41, respectively, 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. The vulnerability was partially patched in the BuddyBoss Platform plugin in version 2.8.41.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin and BuddyBoss Theme for WordPress contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'invitee_name' parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.8.50 for the theme and 2.8.41 for the plugin. A partial patch was applied to the plugin in version 2.8.41, but no patch information is available for the theme. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'invitee_name' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The BuddyBoss Platform plugin was partially patched in version 2.8.41, but no official fix information is provided for the BuddyBoss Theme. Until a full patch is available, restrict user privileges to limit exposure and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'invitee_name' parameter. Follow official vendor communications for updates on patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-10T23:31:35.228Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d9817c4522896dcbd7661
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:39 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:24:27 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 11:50:23 AM
Views: 109
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