CVE-2023-49172 HIGH

CVE-2023-49172: WordPress BrainCert – HTML5 Virtual Classroom Plugin <= 1.30 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Braincert
Product BrainCert – HTML5 Virtual Classroom
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 14, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BrainCert BrainCert – HTML5 Virtual Classroom allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BrainCert – HTML5 Virtual Classroom: from n/a through 1.30.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BrainCert HTML5 Virtual Classroom versions up to 1.30 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users of BrainCert Virtual Classroom can be compromised via phishing links, risking account takeover and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 14, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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