CVE-2021-25017: Tutor LMS < 1.9.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jan 24, 2022
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Updated

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 1.9.12 does not escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeum Tutor Lms Wordpress<1.9.12

Event History

Jan 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25017?

CVE-2021-25017 is a vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before version 1.9.12 that allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-25017?

CVE-2021-25017 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

Which version of the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2021-25017?

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin version up to exclusive 1.9.12 is affected by CVE-2021-25017.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-25017?

To fix CVE-2021-25017, users should update their Tutor LMS WordPress plugin to version 1.9.12 or above.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-25017?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-25017 is CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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