CVE-2020-37233— WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3AI
T1189 · Drive-by Compromise T1556 · Modify Authentication Process T1059.007 · JavaScriptAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Buddypress | 6.2.0 | affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-37233
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability 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.
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
在Web页面生成时对输入的转义处理不恰当(跨站脚本)
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
WordPress plugin Buddypress 跨站脚本漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WordPress和WordPress plugin都是WordPress基金会的产品。WordPress是一套使用PHP语言开发的博客平台。该平台具有在基于PHP和MySQL的服务器上架设个人博客网站的功能。WordPress plugin是一个应用插件。 WordPress plugin Buddypress 6.2.0版本存在跨站脚本漏洞，该漏洞源于wp:html块中figure参数存在持久性跨站脚本，可能导致具有管理员权限的经过身份验证的攻击者注入恶意脚本代码，在管理员或特权用户预览或查看受影响页
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Buddypress | 6.2.0 | - |
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