CVE-2024-4223CWE-862

Tutor LMS <= 2.7.0 - Missing Authorization

Critical · published May 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can waltz right in and wreak havoc! The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress has a gaping hole allowing data access with no login required! 🔥 Think of it like leaving the back door of your classroom wide open during recess — anyone can walk in, change grades, or even remove important files without anyone noticing. It's an invitation to chaos! An attacker could stroll in and add, modify, or even delete crucial data, leaving you with a classroom full of erased records and confused students. This could lead to absolute chaos, loss of trust, and severe damage to your educational environment!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the back door of your classroom wide open during recess — anyone can walk in, change grades, or even remove important files without anyone noticing. It's an invitation to chaos! This vulnerability arises from a missing capability check in the Tutor LMS plugin, which allows unauthorized access to functions that should be restricted. Essentially, the plugin isn't verifying if users have the right permissions before allowing actions on data.

What to do

An attacker could stroll in and add, modify, or even delete crucial data, leaving you with a classroom full of erased records and confused students. This could lead to absolute chaos, loss of trust, and severe damage to your educational environment! Immediate action is crucial! Update the Tutor LMS plugin to version 2.7.1 or later to secure your site. Furthermore, review your user roles and capabilities to ensure no unauthorized access remains. Be vigilant! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll safeguard your LMS in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00517 · 43.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-05-16T08:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 08:32Z
    Tutor LMS <= 2.7.0 - Missing Authorization
    cvelistv5