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ID:7074 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin - CVE-2020-11511
ID:7074 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin - CVE-2020-11511
Published: November 25, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27425
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11511
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin
LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "LP Instructor" role grants the "unfiltered_html" capability. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to "wp-admin/admin-post.php" with the "action" parameter set to "accept-to-be-teacher" and the "user_id" parameter set to the ID of the user and elevate the permissions of a user of their choice.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.