Plugin Vulnerability Could Allow Unauthorized Access to Functionalities
CVE-2024-5973

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Masterstudy Lms WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin prior to version 3.3.24 contains a flaw that allows unauthorized users, specifically students, to create instructor accounts. This functionality failure may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive instructor features, presenting risks to the integrity and security of educational content and user management. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin 0 < 3.3.24

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-2024-5973 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59abfb7c-d5ea-45f2-ab9a-...
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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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jaime F. Murillo
WPScan
.