CVE-2024-52452 HIGH

CVE-2024-52452: WordPress Open edX LMS plugin <= 2.6.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Edunext
Product Open edX LMS
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 2, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 eduNEXT Open edX LMS allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Open edX LMS: from n/a through 2.6.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Open edX LMS versions up to 2.6.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited 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 credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 2, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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