CVE-2020-37233
MEDIUM EPSS 14.3%
Published May 16, 20261mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
5.1 CVSS 4.0
Published May 16, 2026 1mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with moderator privileges to inject malicious script code through the figure parameter in wp:html blocks. Attackers can inject iframe elements with event handlers like onload that execute when administrators or privileged users preview or view the affected page content, enabling session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction P
Scope X
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
14.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting Injection
References 3
- wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/
- exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49061
- vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-buddypress-persistent-cross-site-scripting
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.