CVE-2026-12273 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not perform any authorization or post-target validation before creating a comment in one of its handlers, and stores the comment pre-approved, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to post auto-approved comments containing arbitrary HTML and links on any content across the site, bypassing the comment moderation queue.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93031a51-fd53-48a0-a420-0024bbdaf45b/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12273?

CVE-2026-12273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not perform any authorization or post-target validation before creating a comment in one of its handlers, and stores the comment pre-approved, allowi...

How severe is CVE-2026-12273?

CVE-2026-12273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12273?

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