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.

CVSS v4.0

5.1 MEDIUMCVSS: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

CVSS v3.1

6.4 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS

0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 14th percentile

Published

2026-05-16

Updated

2026-05-24

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49061

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2020-37232
• CVE-2020-37234
• CVE-2020-37231
• CVE-2020-37235
• CVE-2020-37230
• CVE-2020-37236