CVE-2024-3994: Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution <= 2.6.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'tutor_instructor_list' Shortcode
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'tutorinstructorlist' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-3994?
CVE-2024-3994 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3994?
To fix CVE-2024-3994, update the Tutor LMS plugin to version 2.7.0 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-3994?
All versions of the Tutor LMS plugin up to and including 2.6.2 are affected by CVE-2024-3994.
What is stored cross-site scripting in relation to CVE-2024-3994?
Stored cross-site scripting, as seen in CVE-2024-3994, allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into content that is stored and served to users.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-3994?
Users of the Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress who have not updated to version 2.7.0 are at risk from CVE-2024-3994.