CVE-2020-37233
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Vulnerability report for CVE-2020-37233, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-05-16

Last updated on: 2026-05-18

Assigner: VulnCheck

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.

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Published
2026-05-16
Last Modified
2026-05-18
Generated
2026-06-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-28
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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