CVE-2023-49829 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49829: WordPress Tutor LMS Plugin <= 2.2.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Themeum
Product Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 15, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution: from n/a through 2.2.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Tutor LMS versions up to 2.2.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the injected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin or instructor accounts can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, risking data theft and unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-privilege account access (e.g., administrator or instructor role) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 15, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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