CVE-2021-25017

Public Exploit
Tutor LMS < 1.9.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 1.9.12 does not escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2d0c4872-a341-4974-926c-10b094a5d13c third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2643821 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25017?
CVE-2021-25017 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25017?
To fix CVE-2021-25017, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25017 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25017 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25017?
CVE-2021-25017 affects Unknown Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution.
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