CVE-2021-24184: Tutor LMS < 1.7.7 - Unprotected AJAX including Privilege Escalation

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeum Tutor Lms Wordpress<1.7.7

Event History

Apr 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24184?

CVE-2021-24184 is a vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin that allows students to modify course information and elevate their privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24184?

CVE-2021-24184 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-24184 affect Tutor LMS?

CVE-2021-24184 affects Tutor LMS versions before 1.7.7 and leaves several AJAX endpoints unprotected.

4

How can students exploit CVE-2021-24184?

Students can exploit CVE-2021-24184 to modify course information, elevate their privileges, and perform other unauthorized actions.

5

Are there any patches available for CVE-2021-24184?

Yes, there are patches available for CVE-2021-24184. Users should update to Tutor LMS version 1.7.7 or later to fix the vulnerability.

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