Description
The LearnDash LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This is due to the plugin providing user-controlled access to objects, letting a user bypass authorization and access system resources. This makes it possible for attackers with with existing account access at any level, to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Release Notes
https://www.learndash.com/release-notes/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0006
EPSS Percentile
17.5%
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
total
Details
VulnCheck KEV
2023-06-27
CWE
CWE-639
Status
published
Products (2)
learndash/learndash
< 4.6.0
StellarWP/LearnDash LMS
< 4.6.0
Published
Jul 12, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026