Stored XSS Vulnerability in bbPress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-13487

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Bbpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2020

Summary

The bbPress plugin, utilized by WordPress for forum management, has a security flaw in its Forum creation section. This vulnerability enables stored XSS attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=forum page. An administrator can be exploited through the wp-admin/post.php?action=edit URI, leading to potential unauthorized access or data manipulation for all users. It's crucial for users of this plugin to review the latest updates and apply security measures to mitigate this threat.

References

https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/
x_refsource_MISC
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developers
x_refsource_MISC
https://bbpress.org/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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