CVE-2015-10139

HIGH

WPLMS <1.8.4.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2015-10139. PoCs published by Evex, rastating, including Metasploit module auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress WPLMS theme by manipulating system options via the import_data function. It changes the admin email, enables user registration, and sets the default role to administrator, allowing an attacker to create a new admin account.

Description

The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.

Exploits (1)

metasploit WORKING POC
by Evex, rastating · rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress WPLMS theme by manipulating system options via the import_data function. It changes the admin email, enables user registration, and sets the default role to administrator, allowing an attacker to create a new admin account.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress WPLMS theme versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid WordPress credentials · WPLMS theme version between 1.5.2 and 1.8.4.1
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.6772
EPSS Percentile 98.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (2)
vibethemes/wordpress_learning_management_system_ 1.5.2 - 1.8.9
VibeThemes/WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS < 1.8.4.1
Published Jul 19, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026