CVE-2020-13693
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 43.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13693 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue exists in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 43.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue exists in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bbpress | Bbpress | < 2.6.5 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157885/WordPress-BBPress-2.5-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157885/WordPress-BBPress-2.5-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13693?
An unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue exists in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2020-13693?
CVE-2020-13693 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 43.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13693?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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