Unauthenticated Options Import Vulnerability in LifterLMS Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15896

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Lifterlms
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The LifterLMS plugin for WordPress has a serious vulnerability in its upload_import function found in class.llms.admin.import.php. This flaw allows attackers to perform unauthenticated options import, potentially allowing them to create administrator accounts, redirect websites, and execute stored XSS attacks. This vulnerability exposes WordPress sites to significant risks, necessitating timely updates and security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access and manipulation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-15896
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/lifterlms/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9871
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-fixed-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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