Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin
CVE-2024-4397

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Learnpress – WordPress Lms Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Summary

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is exposed to vulnerabilities related to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'save_post_materials' function. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 4.2.6.5, allowing authenticated users with Instructor-level privileges to upload any type of file. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution on the server where the affected plugin is installed, posing a significant risk to sensitive data and overall system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin * <= 4.2.6.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tag...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3083657/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Stephanie Walters
.