CVE-2026-12970 - Before 4 Plugin
CVE-2026-12970
The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.4.1 does not escape a search parameter before reflecting it into an HTML attribute, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting that executes in the browser of a logged-in instructor or administrator who is tricked into opening a crafted link.
CVE-2026-12970
HIGH
CVSS 7.1
Published 2026-07-20
Updated 2026-07-20
AI Risk Elevated (65/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band
HIGH
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Elevated (65/100)
Exploitability
Medium
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 1 hour ago
AI enriched 1 hour ago (2026-07-21 22:41 UTC)
Technical Summary
The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.4.1 does not escape a search parameter before reflecting it into an HTML attribute, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting that executes in the browser of a logged-in instructor or administrator who is tricked into opening a crafted link.
Potential Impact
Severity is HIGH (CVSS 7.1). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on severity and technical exposure profile.
Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
AI risk score 65/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.