#VU99465 Improper Authorization in Best Free WordPress Learning Management System, eLearning Platform & Online Course Builder – Masteriyo LMS - CVE-2024-10008

 

#VU99465 Improper Authorization in Best Free WordPress Learning Management System, eLearning Platform & Online Course Builder – Masteriyo LMS - CVE-2024-10008

Published: October 29, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99465
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10008
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Best Free WordPress Learning Management System, eLearning Platform & Online Course Builder – Masteriyo LMS
Software vendor:
Masteriyo

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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