How severe is CVE-2023-32670?

CVE-2023-32670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32670?

CVE-2023-32670 affects Buddyboss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32670?

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

When was CVE-2023-32670 published?

CVE-2023-32670 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32670

CVE-2023-32670 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Buddyboss with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Buddyboss
Published: 2023-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in BuddyBoss 2.2.9 version , which could allow a local attacker with basic privileges to execute a malicious payload through the "[name]=image.jpg" parameter, allowing to assign a persistent javascript payload that would be triggered when the associated image is loaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32670?: Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in BuddyBoss 2.2.9 version , which could allow a local attacker with basic privileges to execute a malicious payload through the "[name]=image.jpg" parameter, allowing to assign a persistent javascript payload that would be triggered when the associated image is loaded.
How severe is CVE-2023-32670?: CVE-2023-32670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32670?: CVE-2023-32670 affects Buddyboss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-32670 published?: CVE-2023-32670 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-budyboss

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:buddyboss:buddyboss:2.2.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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