CVE-2026-88963
Tutor LMS <= 4.0.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via 'redirect_url' Parameter
Description
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'redirect_url' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.0.8 This is due to insufficient input validation in the Topbar component's back button handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the victim's browser whenever the victim accesses a page that includes the malicious payload.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Tutor LMS plugin to version 4.0.9 or later.
- Ensure the 'redirect_url' parameter is properly validated.
- Review Topbar component's back button handler.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'redirect_url' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.0.8 This is due to insufficient input validation in the Topbar component's back button handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the victim's browser whenever the victim accesses a page that includes the malicious payload. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/88xxx/CVE-2026-88963.json">CVE-2026-88963</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3700174/tutor/trunk/assets/js/tutor-order-details.js Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3700174%40tutor%2Ftags%2F4.0.9&old=3690454%40tutor%2Ftags%2F4.0.8 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f39a9570-a352-45f3-8644-2de2c1c709d2?source=cve