What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 via the 'bp-better-messages' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/bp-better-messages directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Better Messages versions 2.6.9 and earlier expose sensitive information to unauthenticated attackers over the network. The vulnerability allows direct access to private data without requiring authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.6.9 immediately to prevent unauthorized information disclosure.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read private messages, user data, or other sensitive information without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Private messages and user data are exposed to anyone on the internet who discovers the vulnerability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 1, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
