WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-84812 Deferred

BP Better Messages permits unauthenticated cross-site scripting

BP Better Messages through 2.15.27 allows unauthenticated attacker-controlled input to reach browser output without adequate neutralization. A victim who interacts with the affected messaging content can execute script in the site's origin.

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
n/a through 2.15.27
Safe version
2.15.28
Published
Sep 03, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Sep 03, 2026 and is one of 19 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update to 2.15.28 or later, remove untrusted message content, and review privileged activity after affected output was opened.

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

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in BP Better Messages <= 2.15.27 versions.

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