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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-5973
CVE-2024-5973:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin before version 3.3.24 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows students to create instructor accounts, potentially gaining unauthorized access to instructor-level functionalities (NVD, WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue stems from insufficient validation checks in the user registration process, allowing students to elevate their privileges to instructor level (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain instructor-level access to the learning management system. This could lead to unauthorized access to course materials, student data, and instructor-only functionalities (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 3.3.24 of the MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin. Site administrators are strongly advised to update to this version or later to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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