CVE-2024-32802 (GCVE-0-2024-32802)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-05-17 09:38 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Better Messages plugin <= 2.4.32 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Summary
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WordPlus BP Better Messages allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BP Better Messages: from n/a through 2.4.32.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-05-17 11:52 UTC
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bp-… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPlus | BP Better Messages |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 2.4.32
(custom)
|
guessed |
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