Vulnerability Description
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.9.2 did not escape the Summary field of Announcements (when outputting it in an attribute), which can be created by users as low as Tutor Instructor. This lead to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue, which is triggered when viewing the Announcements list, and could result in privilege escalation when viewed by an admin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Themeum | Tutor Lms | < 1.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9ef14cf1-1e04-4125-a296-9aa5388612f9ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9ef14cf1-1e04-4125-a296-9aa5388612f9ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24455?
CVE-2021-24455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.9.2 did not escape the Summary field of Announcements (when outputting it in an attribute), which can be created by users...
How severe is CVE-2021-24455?
CVE-2021-24455 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Themeum Tutor Lms.