How severe is CVE-2024-56939?

CVE-2024-56939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56939?

CVE-2024-56939 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56939?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53453.

When was CVE-2024-56939 published?

CVE-2024-56939 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56939

CVE-2024-56939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Learndash with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53453
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Learndash
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LearnDash v6.7.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ld-comment-body class.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56939?: LearnDash v6.7.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ld-comment-body class.
How severe is CVE-2024-56939?: CVE-2024-56939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56939?: CVE-2024-56939 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53453.
When was CVE-2024-56939 published?: CVE-2024-56939 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:learndash:learndash:6.7.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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