CVE-2020-13693
First published: Thu May 28 2020(Updated: )
An unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue exists in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/bbpress/bbpress | <2.6.5 | 2.6.5 |
| openMairie Openpresse | <2.6.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157885/WordPress-BBPress-2.5-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out/
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/#developers
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13693
- https://bbpress.org/blog/2020/05/bbpress-2-6-5-is-out
- https://codex.bbpress.org/releases
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mwxh-6j9v-45ph (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-13693.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13693?
The severity of CVE-2020-13693 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What is the description of CVE-2020-13693?
CVE-2020-13693 is an unauthenticated privilege-escalation issue in the bbPress plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress when New User Registration is enabled.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-13693?
The bbPress plugin before version 2.6.5 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2020-13693 when New User Registration is enabled.
How can I fix CVE-2020-13693?
To fix CVE-2020-13693, you should update the bbPress plugin to version 2.6.5 or later.
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