CVE-2021-24740: Tutor LMS < 1.9.9 - Multiple Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them in attributes, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeum Tutor Lms Wordpress<1.9.9

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24740?

CVE-2021-24740 is a vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before version 1.9.9 that allows high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24740?

The severity of CVE-2021-24740 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

3

How can CVE-2021-24740 affect my website?

CVE-2021-24740 can allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks on your website, potentially compromising user data.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-24740?

Yes, upgrading the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin to version 1.9.9 or higher fixes CVE-2021-24740.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24740?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24740 at the following reference link: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e6cf694d-c4ae-4b91-97c0-a6bdbafc7d60

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