WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-114179 Received

BP Better Messages: DOM-based cross-site scripting

BP Better Messages: The CVSS vector permits an unauthenticated attacker. Attacker-controlled input reaches unsafe client-side DOM handling and can execute script in the affected site origin after victim interaction. The export does not disclose the DOM source, sink or victim role. The authoritative export does not name the vulnerable endpoint, request action, parameter or implementation function. Published affected versions: <= 3.1.3.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
BP Better Messages
Plugin slug
bp-better-messages
Affected
<= 3.1.3
Safe version
3.1.4
Published
Oct 24, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Oct 24, 2026 and is one of 19 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update BP Better Messages to 3.1.4 or later. Validate client-side input and use safe DOM/text operations instead of interpreting untrusted values as executable markup. Avoid untrusted crafted links and restrict the affected functionality until updated.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wordplus BP Better Messages bp-better-messages allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects BP Better Messages: from n/a through 3.1.3.

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

Primary and upstream sources