CVE-2020-7916: Medium severity thimpress Learnpress Wordpress vulnerability
beteacher in class-lp-admin-ajax.php in the LearnPress plugin 3.2.6.5 and earlier for WordPress allows any registered user to assign itself the teacher role via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=learnpressbeteacher URI without any additional permission checks. Therefore, any user can change its role to an instructor/teacher and gain access to otherwise restricted data.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress LearnPress pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.6.5 - Compensating control
Restrict access to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=learnpress_be_teacher (e.g., block/deny this URI at the web server/WAF/ACL for untrusted users) until the LearnPress plugin version is updated.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7916?
CVE-2020-7916 is a vulnerability in the LearnPress plugin 3.2.6.5 and earlier for WordPress that allows any registered user to assign itself the teacher role without permission checks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7916?
The severity of CVE-2020-7916 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2020-7916 affect Thimpress Learnpress?
CVE-2020-7916 affects Thimpress Learnpress version up to and including 3.2.6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7916?
To fix CVE-2020-7916, update the LearnPress plugin to version 3.2.6.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7916?
More information about CVE-2020-7916 can be found in the LearnPress plugin developers' website.