CVE-2020-37233Disclosure

LOWCVSS 5.1 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD 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.

0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-79

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-05-17: 2Technical Details · 2026-05-17: 205-17
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
By indicator
Full discourse2 posts
  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    Disclosure

    🚨*CVE* 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 mal… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-37233 ----- Traducción: CVE-2020-37233 Wor… http://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE-2020-37233, describing a persistent XSS vulnerability in BuddyPress that requires moderator privileges, but does not provide a PoC, exploit, patch, or evidence of active attack.

    0000036
    78 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    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 mal… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-37233

    Post summary

    CVE-2020-37233 is a persistent XSS vulnerability in BuddyPress 6.2.0 that permits authenticated moderator attackers to inject malicious code. No PoC, exploit, active exploitation, or patch information is provided.

    00000262
    57.5K followersView on X

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