CVE-2026-118054
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Stored DOM-Based XSS in LearnPress Course Review WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-11-07

Last updated on: 2026-11-07

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The LearnPress – Course Review plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'review_title (inside `data.args.review_title`)' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The injected payload only executes after an administrator approves the submitted review, though sites with comment_previously_approved auto-approval configured may bypass manual moderation.

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published
2026-11-07
Last Modified
2026-11-07
Generated
2026-11-07
AI Q&A
2026-11-07
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-118054
EUVD
EUVD-2026-118551

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
thimpress LearnPress – Course Review From 0 (inc) to 4.2.2 (inc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

Attack-Flow Graph

AI Quick Actions

Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This is a Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LearnPress – Course Review WordPress plugin. It exists due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'review_title' parameter. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. The scripts execute when users access the infected page, particularly after an administrator approves the review.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the LearnPress – Course Review plugin versions up to 4.2.2. Check for stored XSS payloads in review_title parameters. Review admin-approved reviews for suspicious scripts. Use Wordfence or similar security plugins to scan for malicious code in plugin files and database entries.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on their behalf. If comment_previously_approved is enabled, attacks may bypass moderation entirely. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or defacement of the website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles. For HIPAA, it may expose protected health information, risking compliance with security requirements. Both standards mandate protecting against unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the LearnPress – Course Review plugin to the latest version beyond 4.2.2 to patch the vulnerability. Disable subscriber-level access to review submissions if possible or implement strict moderation for reviews before approval.

Chat Assistant

Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-118054. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70

EPSS Chart

Security Radar

News mentioning this vulnerability
Loading related security news...