Vulnerability Description
An unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue exists in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bbpress | Bbpress | < 2.6.5 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157885/WordPress-BBPress-2.5-Privilege-EscaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157885/WordPress-BBPress-2.5-Privilege-EscaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-13693?
CVE-2020-13693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-13693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bbpress Bbpress.