CVE-2023-4805

Name: CVE-2023-4805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:16.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as subscriber to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup). EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as subscriber to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themeum	Tutor Lms	< 2.3.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1049e940-49b1-4236-bea2-c636f35c5647Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1049e940-49b1-4236-bea2-c636f35c5647Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4805?

How severe is CVE-2023-4805?

CVE-2023-4805 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4805?

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-2023-4805?

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Source: NVD / NIST