PT-2026-41433 · WordPress · Buddypress

Vulnerability-Lab · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16 · CVE-2020-37233

Mitre

CVSS v3.1

6.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-37233

Affected Products

Buddypress

References · 4

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/49061 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37233 · Security Note
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-buddypress-persistent-cross-site-scripting · Note
• https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress · Note