CVE-2026-12970
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in LearnPress WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-20

Last updated on: 2026-07-20

Assigner: WPScan

Description
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.

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Published
2026-07-20
Last Modified
2026-07-20
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-20
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-12970
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45885

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Vendor Product Version / Range
thimpress learnpress to 4.4.1 (exc)

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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.

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Executive Summary

This is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LearnPress WordPress plugin before version 4.4.1. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape a search parameter before reflecting it into an HTML attribute. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser of a logged-in instructor or administrator when they click a specially crafted link.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your LearnPress plugin version is prior to 4.4.1. You can use WordPress admin panel or run commands like 'wp plugin list' in the WordPress directory to verify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

If you are a logged-in instructor or administrator using LearnPress before version 4.4.1, clicking a malicious link could execute arbitrary scripts in your browser. This could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions on your behalf, or theft of sensitive data like cookies or credentials.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations using the vulnerable plugin may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the LearnPress plugin to version 4.4.1 or later. Disable the plugin if an update is not possible. Monitor for suspicious activity and educate users to avoid clicking untrusted links.

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