CVE-2026-114179VulnerabilityPublished 10/24/2026

CVE-2026-114179: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wordplus BP Better Messages

Affects wordplus BP Better MessagesSource CVE Database V5

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.1High

Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What to do

AI-suggested

No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying any available updates from the vendor or implement web application firewall rules to mitigate DOM-based XSS risks.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
wordplusBP Better Messages	Affected >=0 <3.1.4	Fixed in–

Description

CVE-2026-114179 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BP Better Messages plugin by wordplus. It allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to DOM-based XSS. This affects versions from the initial release up to 3.1.3 inclusive.

Summary

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-114179 in the BP Better Messages plugin (wordplus) is a DOM-based cross-site scripting flaw caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The issue affects all versions from initial release through 3.1.3. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as per the CVSS vector.

References

patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/bp-better-messages/vulnerability/wordpress-bp-better-messages-plugin-3-1-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve (opens in a new tab)

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Affected software

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 08:17:10 UTC

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