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CVE-2026-12970

Status: DeferredHigh (7.1)—

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.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

⚠ AI-inferred from the description — NVD hasn't analyzed this CVE yet, these aren't verified CPEs.

Thimpress — LearnpressAI

CWEs

References

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