CVE-2026-12274 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not verify that the requesting user is allowed to edit a target post before overwriting it in one of its content-builder save handlers, authorizing the request only against an unrelated identifier, allowing authenticated users with instructor-level access to overwrite and take over any post or page on the site, including those owned by administrators.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c3d98ead-a4f4-48fd-bf9c-4fa91c5681d7/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12274?

CVE-2026-12274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 3.9.13 does not verify that the requesting user is allowed to edit a target post before overwriting it in one of its content-builder save handlers, authorizing t...

How severe is CVE-2026-12274?

CVE-2026-12274 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12274?

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