WordPress teachPress Plugin <= 9.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-36501

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
TeacHPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-36501?

The TeachPress plugin, developed by Michael Winkler, contains a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 9.0.2. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by users without requiring authentication. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially hijack user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, posing significant security risks to unsuspecting visitors.

Affected Version(s)

teachPress <= 9.0.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/teachpress/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Le Ngoc Anh (Patchstack Alliance)
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