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CVE-2022-40216
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CVE-2022-40216 — Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots [bp-better-messages] < 1.9.10.71
| CVE |
Vulnerability |
Type |
Severity |
Affected |
Fixed in |
Published |
Status |
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CVE-2022-40216
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Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots [bp-better-messages] < 1.9.10.71 |
Improper Access Control |
Medium
4.3
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< 1.9.10.71
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1.9.10.71 |
2022-11-09 |
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CVE-2022-40216
The Better Messages plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in versions through 1.9.10.68 that allows attackers with subscriber-level access to circumvent messaging restrictions. The flaw stems from inadequate access control implementation within the plugin's messaging features. This vulnerability enables low-privileged users to override configured messaging blocks and controls. The issue is resolved in version 1.9.10.71 and later.
Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).
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