CVE-2024-9609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
The LearnPress Export Import – WordPress extension for LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'learnpress_import_form_server' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.4 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The LearnPress Export Import extension for WordPress contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'learnpress_import_form_server' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of a victim's browser if the victim interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The issue affects all versions up to 4.0.4. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session tokens, and manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered by an unauthenticated attacker via a crafted link.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the LearnPress Export Import functionality and consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable extension if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-9609: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
Description
The LearnPress Export Import – WordPress extension for LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'learnpress_import_form_server' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.4 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The LearnPress Export Import extension for WordPress contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'learnpress_import_form_server' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of a victim's browser if the victim interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The issue affects all versions up to 4.0.4. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session tokens, and manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered by an unauthenticated attacker via a crafted link.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links related to the LearnPress Export Import functionality and consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable extension if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T21:55:41.694Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b55239d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:44:44 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:47:15 PM
Views: 13
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