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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the _id value in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
LearnPress versions up to 4.2.6.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including site administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's scope across multiple components, allowing attackers to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and execute actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, including admins; risk of account takeover and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the WordPress site; no user interaction required from victims.
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