CVE-2021-24186: Tutor LMS < 1.8.3 - SQL Injection via tutor_answering_quiz_question/get_answer_by_id

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

The tutoransweringquizquestion/getanswerbyid function pair from the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.8.3 was vulnerable to UNION based SQL injection that could be exploited by students.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeum Tutor Lms Wordpress<1.8.3

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-2021-24186?

CVE-2021-24186 is a vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin that allows for UNION-based SQL injection.

2

How does CVE-2021-24186 affect Tutor LMS?

CVE-2021-24186 affects the tutor_answering_quiz_question/get_answer_by_id function pair in Tutor LMS versions before 1.8.3.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-24186?

CVE-2021-24186 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

How can CVE-2021-24186 be exploited?

CVE-2021-24186 can be exploited by students to perform UNION-based SQL injection.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-24186?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-24186 at the following references: [Wordfence Blog](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/several-vulnerabilities-patched-in-tutor-lms-plugin/) and [WPScan](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f5c0c6c-6f76-4366-b590-0aab557f8c60).

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