CVE-2020-37233
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.
Published:May 16, 2026
Last Modified:May 18, 2026
EPS:May 16, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00029
CVSS Score:6.4
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Boonebgorges
Product
Buddypress Docs
Boonebgorges
Buddypress Docs
Vendor
Wordpress
Product
Buddypress Cover
Wordpress
Buddypress Cover
Vendor
Wordpress
Product
Wordpress
Wordpress
Wordpress
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
None
Low
High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Low
High
Integrity
None
Low
High
Availability
None
Low
High
