CVE-2026-12970: LearnPress < 4.4.1 - Reflected XSS via c_search
Advisory generated from the CVE record, CISA, Exploit Observer and VEDAS: what it is, whether it is exploited, who is affected, and how to fix and detect it.
Generated by VEDAS. Scores as of 2026-11-04 15:41 UTC. Rebuilt every few hours from cve-scores, CISA KEV and vedas-signatures. How this works and its limits.
What it is
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.
Description quoted from the CVE record (assigned by WPScan, published 2026-07-20).
Weakness: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’)
How it can be exploited
Exploitable over the network with low attack complexity needing no privileges and a user must take an action. Impact: confidentiality low, integrity low, availability low. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CISA assessment (SSVC): CISA assesses that a public proof of concept exists. Automatable: no. Technical impact: partial.
Public exploit evidence (Exploit Observer)
Exploit Observer found 1 Nuclei template naming this CVE.
See all 4 references on Exploit Observer
Live scores
- EPSS
- 0.005
low predicted chance of attack - VEDAS
- 0.987
strong exploit evidence - On CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Detection rule
- No public rule yet
Who is affected
| Product | Affected | Not affected |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown LearnPress | before 4.4.1 | Not stated |
Version ranges exactly as the CVE record states them. “Before X” means X is the first fixed version.
How to fix it
Fixed versions stated in the CVE record: 4.4.1.
How to detect it
There is no open VEDAS detection rule for this bug yet. It is listed on the detection gaps page if CISA has confirmed attacks.
References
Exploit code
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d0a2780f-ab13-4bb8-935d-2aeba1de12d2/ (exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description)
Other databases
Where this comes from
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