CVE-2024-49650: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message bp-greeting-message allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BuddyPress Greeting Message: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49650 affects the Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message plugin (versions up to 1.0.3) and is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. It results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no indication of an official patch or vendor advisory at this time, and no known exploits have been documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the attack. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the affected plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-49650: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message bp-greeting-message allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BuddyPress Greeting Message: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49650 affects the Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message plugin (versions up to 1.0.3) and is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. It results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no indication of an official patch or vendor advisory at this time, and no known exploits have been documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the attack. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the affected plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-17T09:51:43.915Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74dfe6bfc5ba1df01758
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:11:09 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:54:41 PM
Views: 21
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