Auth bypass in Thimpress Learnpress
CVE-2024-4444
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to bypass to user registration in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This is due to missing checks in the 'create_account' function in the checkout. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as the default role on the site, even if registration is disabled.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (51.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 52nd percentile — 51.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c9e1410f-10c9-4654-8b61-cfcdd… (Third Party Advisory)
- inky-knuckle-2c2.notion.site/Improper-Authentication-in-checkout-leads-privileg… (Exploit)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.5/inc/class-lp-checkou… (Broken Link)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3082204/ (Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4444?
- CVE-2024-4444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress, classified under Unprotected Alternate Channel. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-05-14.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4444?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-4444 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.