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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-0236
CVE-2023-0236:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before version 2.0.10 contains a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. The vulnerability exists because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape the reset_key and user_id parameters before outputting them back in attributes (WPScan, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a 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 (Cross-Site Scripting). The issue can be exploited through the reset_key and user_id parameters in the password reset functionality (WPScan).
Impact
This vulnerability could be exploited against high-privilege users such as administrators. If successfully exploited, it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the targeted user's browser session (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in Tutor LMS version 2.0.10. 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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