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CVE-2026-12970: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in LearnPress

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12970cvecve-2026-12970cwe-79
Published: 07/20/2026 (07/20/2026, 06:00:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: LearnPress

Description

The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.4.1 does not escape a search parameter before reflecting it into an HTML attribute, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting that executes in the browser of a logged-in instructor or administrator who is tricked into opening a crafted link.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/20/2026, 07:27:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

The LearnPress WordPress plugin versions prior to 4.4.1 contain a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper escaping of a search parameter before it is reflected into an HTML attribute. This flaw enables execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of a logged-in instructor or administrator's browser when they open a specially crafted link. No CVSS score or official remediation level is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of a logged-in instructor or administrator. This could lead to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other malicious actions performed with the victim's privileges within the LearnPress plugin context.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions before 4.4.1, upgrading to version 4.4.1 or later (once confirmed by the vendor) is recommended. Until a patch is confirmed, avoid clicking on untrusted links and limit exposure of instructor and administrator accounts to potentially malicious URLs.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WPScan
Date Reserved
2026-06-23T09:44:40.334Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a5dca622a4a8d598994e592

Added to database: 07/20/2026, 07:12:34 UTC

Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 07:27:39 UTC

Last updated: 07/21/2026, 05:56:09 UTC

Views: 18

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