CVE-2026-12271 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not verify ownership of the targeted quiz attempt before writing to it, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to modify and force-complete other students' quiz attempts, overwriting their recorded marks and pass/fail result.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca99ea35-4bf8-4dc8-a817-79fb9fa1c5bd/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12271?

CVE-2026-12271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not verify ownership of the targeted quiz attempt before writing to it, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to modify...

How severe is CVE-2026-12271?

CVE-2026-12271 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-2026-12271?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.