CVE-2023-0236

Name: CVE-2023-0236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T20:15:14.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0236 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 2.0.10 does not sanitise and escape the reset_key and user_id parameters before outputting then back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 2.0.10 does not sanitise and escape the reset_key and user_id parameters before outputting then back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.35%

67.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themeum	Tutor Lms	< 2.0.10

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/503835db-426d-4b49-85f7-c9a20d6ff5b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/503835db-426d-4b49-85f7-c9a20d6ff5b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0236?

How severe is CVE-2023-0236?

CVE-2023-0236 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0236?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0236?

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Source: NVD / NIST