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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51658 affects the WordPress WP Course Manager plugin through version 1.3. A malicious site could trick a logged-in user into making a change that stores malicious script in the WordPress site. This can affect site visitors or administrators who later view the stored content.
Executive priority
Prioritize if the organization runs WordPress sites with WP Course Manager. The issue can allow persistent malicious script on a public site, which can harm users and site trust. If the plugin is absent, no action is needed beyond routine monitoring.
Technical view
The issue is reported as CSRF leading to stored XSS in Henrik Hoff WP Course Manager, package wp-course-manager, through <=1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Public sources do not name a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Course Manager version 1.3 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected. The CVE data does not provide enough detail to identify specific vulnerable settings or pages.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates the attacker needs user interaction, consistent with CSRF. CISA KEV is not flagged in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. Stored XSS can create persistence once malicious content is saved.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is sparse. The CVE identifies CSRF to stored XSS and Patchstack is the listed vulnerability database reference. The record lists affected versions through <=1.3, but the structured affected entry is limited, so confirm directly against plugin inventory and vendor advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Course Manager plugin.
- If installed at version 1.3 or earlier, review vendor and Patchstack guidance.
- Apply any vendor-provided fixed version when confirmed available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin.
- Warn privileged WordPress users not to follow suspicious links while authenticated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Course Manager is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <=1.3.
- Review WordPress content managed by the plugin for unexpected script content.
- Check vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Monitor for unusual content changes involving course-related plugin functions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-course-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-course-manager-plugin-1-3-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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