Access Control Flaw in Academy LMS Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-12376

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Academy Lms
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-12376?

The Academy LMS WordPress plugin prior to version 3.8.2 contains an access control vulnerability that permits authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to view quiz attempt records belonging to other users. This oversight allows anyone enrolled in any course to access sensitive information, including IP addresses, names, registration dates, and quiz results, leading to potential privacy breaches across the entire site.

Affected Version(s)

Academy LMS 0 <= 3.8.2

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-2026-12376 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8cdd6ab6-d523-4406-a0ef-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
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

Stefan Spasic
WPScan
.