CVE-2024-5973

Public Exploit

MasterStudy LMS < 3.3.24 - Privilege Escalation to Instructor

Description

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.3.24 does not prevent students from creating instructor accounts, which could be used to get access to functionalities they shouldn't have.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.71% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59abfb7c-d5ea-45f2-ab9a-4391978e3805/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5973?: CVE-2024-5973 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5973?: To fix CVE-2024-5973, 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-2024-5973 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-5973 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5973?: CVE-2024-5973 affects Unknown MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin .

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