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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25017
CVE-2021-25017:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-25017 affects the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin versions before 1.9.12. The vulnerability was discovered in a search parameter that was not properly escaped before being output in an attribute within an admin page (NVD).
Technical details
This vulnerability is classified as a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the admin page through the manipulation of the search parameter. When successfully exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or potential manipulation of admin page content (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.9.12 of the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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