WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2024-56046 Modified

WPLMS: Dangerous file upload

WPLMS is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 10.0 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WPLMS
Plugin slug
wordpress-learning-management-system
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Dec 31, 2024
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Dec 31, 2024 and is one of 21 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WPLMS 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

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

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

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

Primary and upstream sources