CVE-2022-0441CWE-269

MasterStudy LMS < 2.7.6 - Unauthenticated Admin Account Creation

published March 7, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
85%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated users can easily register as an admin in MasterStudy LMS WordPress plugin versions before 2.7.6! How sneaky is that? 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone check in as a VIP without verifying their identity — no ID, no problem! Once they’re in, the keys to the penthouse are theirs for the taking! This vulnerability could allow a malicious user to gain full administrative access to your site without any authentication. With this power, they could manipulate content, steal sensitive data, or even lock you out of your own site entirely! This kind of access can lead to devastating consequences, so it's crucial to act fast!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone check in as a VIP without verifying their identity — no ID, no problem! Once they’re in, the keys to the penthouse are theirs for the taking! This flaw arises because the MasterStudy LMS plugin fails to validate parameters during new account registrations, allowing unauthorized users to register as admins directly.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a malicious user to gain full administrative access to your site without any authentication. With this power, they could manipulate content, steal sensitive data, or even lock you out of your own site entirely! This kind of access can lead to devastating consequences, so it's crucial to act fast! To protect your site, immediately update the MasterStudy LMS plugin to version 2.7.6 or later. Also, review your current user roles to ensure no unauthorized accounts have been created. Regularly monitor your user registrations to catch any suspicious activity! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your site, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.85334 · 99.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2022-03-07T08:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAR 08:16Z
    MasterStudy LMS < 2.7.6 - Unauthenticated Admin Account Creation
    cvelistv5