CVE-2023-6634
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress (CVE-2023-6634) contains a Command Injection vulnerability affecting all versions up to and including 4.2.5.7. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on January 11, 2024, impacting the WordPress LearnPress Plugin's get_content function (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from the plugin's improper use of the call_user_func function with user input in the get_content function. This implementation flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute any public function with one parameter. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) from NIST and 8.1 (HIGH) from Wordfence, indicating its severe nature (NVD).

Impact

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote code execution, allowing attackers to gain control of vulnerable systems. The vulnerability's critical severity rating indicates that it could lead to a complete system compromise, potentially affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (FortiGuard).

Mitigation and workarounds

Website administrators are strongly advised to update their LearnPress plugin to version 4.2.5.8 or later. The vulnerability has been patched in newer versions, and updating is the primary recommended mitigation strategy (FortiGuard).

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