CVE-2024-13859: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Boss Media BuddyBoss Platform
The Buddyboss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘bp_nouveau_ajax_media_save’ function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.50 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 version 2.8.41.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the 'bp_nouveau_ajax_media_save' function due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages, which executes when accessed by other users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.8.50, with a partial fix applied in version 2.8.41. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required. No official patch or vendor advisory with remediation instructions is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or above can inject persistent malicious scripts into the BuddyBoss Platform pages. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the injected content, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data theft limited to the scope of the injected scripts. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires user interaction (page access) to trigger. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. A partial patch was introduced in version 2.8.41, but the vulnerability persists through version 2.8.50. Until an official full fix is released, consider restricting Subscriber-level user capabilities or monitoring for suspicious activity related to media saving functions. Avoid upgrading to versions between 2.8.41 and 2.8.50 without confirmation of full remediation. Follow official vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2024-13859: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Boss Media BuddyBoss Platform
Description
The Buddyboss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘bp_nouveau_ajax_media_save’ function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.50 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 version 2.8.41.
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Technical Analysis
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the 'bp_nouveau_ajax_media_save' function due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages, which executes when accessed by other users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.8.50, with a partial fix applied in version 2.8.41. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required. No official patch or vendor advisory with remediation instructions is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or above can inject persistent malicious scripts into the BuddyBoss Platform pages. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the injected content, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data theft limited to the scope of the injected scripts. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires user interaction (page access) to trigger. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. A partial patch was introduced in version 2.8.41, but the vulnerability persists through version 2.8.50. Until an official full fix is released, consider restricting Subscriber-level user capabilities or monitoring for suspicious activity related to media saving functions. Avoid upgrading to versions between 2.8.41 and 2.8.50 without confirmation of full remediation. Follow official vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-10T23:51:32.845Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d9817c4522896dcbd7682
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:39 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:51:55 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 8:15:56 PM
Views: 79
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