WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-37266 Modified

Tutor LMS: Filesystem traversal

Tutor LMS is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.

CVE / CNA score 4.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 7.2 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Tutor LMS
Plugin slug
tutor
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 09, 2024
Weakness
CWE-22 — Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

This CVE was published Jul 09, 2024 and is one of 43 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Tutor LMS to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Themeum Tutor LMS allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Tutor LMS: from n/a through 2.7.1.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources