Vulnerability identifier: #VU26107

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7917

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: ThimPress

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to missing permission checks in the "be_teacher" function in "class-lp-admin-ajax.php". A remote authenticated attacker can assign itself the instructor/teacher role and gain access to otherwise restricted data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin: 2.2.1 - 3.2.6.6

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External links
http://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress/#developers

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.