CVE-2024-4397

LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.2.6.5 - Authenticated (Instructor+) Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_post_materials' function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.71% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ec20d5c4-4c41-4ec9-8d0a-ec8f03634f7d?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.5/inc/rest-api/v1/frontend/class-lp-rest-material-controller.php#L98 broken link
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3083657/ broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4397?
CVE-2024-4397 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4397?
To fix CVE-2024-4397, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-4397 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4397 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4397?
CVE-2024-4397 affects thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin.
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