Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Learn Manager by WordPress
CVE-2021-47975

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Learn Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47975?

WP Learn Manager version 1.1.2 is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the 'fieldtitle' parameter. By submitting crafted POST requests to the jslm_fieldordering page, attackers can execute malicious scripts when administrators access the field ordering interface, potentially compromising sensitive data or user accounts.

Affected Version(s)

WP Learn Manager 1.1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47975 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50086
exploit
https://wplearnmanager.com/
product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/learn-manager/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mohammed Adam
.