What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Learning Management System, eLearning, Course Builder, WordPress LMS Plugin – Sikshya LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘page’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.21 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Sikshya LMS versions 0.0.21 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a crafted link or page. The injected code can affect multiple users and compromise site integrity or steal sensitive information.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers and steal data or modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links may have their sessions compromised or see altered site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 17, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
