How severe is CVE-2020-5244?

CVE-2020-5244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5244?

CVE-2020-5244 affects Buddypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5244?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-5244 published?

CVE-2020-5244 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5244

CVE-2020-5244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buddypress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Buddypress
Published: 2020-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5244?: CVE-2020-5244 affects Buddypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-5244 published?: CVE-2020-5244 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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