CVE-2024-54296CWE-288

WordPress CoSchool LMS plugin <= 1.4.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

Critical · published December 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass can occur through a hidden pathway in CoSchool LMS! This means any crafty individual could slip in undetected and gain access to sensitive information. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a secret entrance that staff forgot to lock. A guest could simply stroll in through the back door, bypassing all security checks and accessing restricted areas with ease. An attacker exploiting this flaw could access private student data, alter records, or even impersonate an administrator, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for students and staff alike. This could compromise the integrity of the entire educational system hosted on CoSchool LMS.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a secret entrance that staff forgot to lock. A guest could simply stroll in through the back door, bypassing all security checks and accessing restricted areas with ease. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication checks by using an alternate path or channel, meaning they can gain unauthorized access without proper credentials. Affected versions include CoSchool LMS up to and including 1.4.3, making it crucial for users to act swiftly.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could access private student data, alter records, or even impersonate an administrator, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for students and staff alike. This could compromise the integrity of the entire educational system hosted on CoSchool LMS. To patch this vulnerability, immediately update CoSchool LMS to version 1.4.4 or later. Additionally, review your authentication mechanisms to ensure all access points are secure. Implementing thorough logging can help detect any unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll reinforce your defenses 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
0.00751 · 54.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-12-13T14:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 14:25Z
    WordPress CoSchool LMS plugin <= 1.4.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability
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