CVE-2020-5244
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In BuddyPress before 5.1.2, requests to a certain REST API endpoint can result in private user data getting exposed. Authentication is not needed. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In BuddyPress before 5.1.2, requests to a certain REST API endpoint can result in private user data getting exposed. Authentication is not needed. This has been patched in version 5.1.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Buddypress | Buddypress | >= 5.0.0, < 5.1.2 |
References
- https://buddypress.org/2020/01/buddypress-5-1-2/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/buddypress/BuddyPress/commit/39294680369a0c992290577a9d740f4a2f2c2ca3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/buddypress/BuddyPress/security/advisories/GHSA-3j78-7m59-r7gvThird Party Advisory
- https://buddypress.org/2020/01/buddypress-5-1-2/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/buddypress/BuddyPress/commit/39294680369a0c992290577a9d740f4a2f2c2ca3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/buddypress/BuddyPress/security/advisories/GHSA-3j78-7m59-r7gvThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5244?
In BuddyPress before 5.1.2, requests to a certain REST API endpoint can result in private user data getting exposed. Authentication is not needed. This has been patched in version 5.1.2.
How severe is CVE-2020-5244?
CVE-2020-5244 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5244?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-5244?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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