CVE-2024-10008: Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress <= 1.13.3 - Authenticated (Student+) Missing Authorization to Privilege Escalation
The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to modify the roles of arbitrary users. As a result, attackers can escalate their privileges to the Administrator and demote existing administrators to students.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-10008?
CVE-2024-10008 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to unauthorized user profile modification risks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10008?
To fix CVE-2024-10008, update the Masteriyo LMS plugin to version 1.13.4 or later.
What versions of Masteriyo LMS are affected by CVE-2024-10008?
All versions of Masteriyo LMS up to and including 1.13.3 are affected by CVE-2024-10008.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-10008 enable?
CVE-2024-10008 can enable attackers to modify user profiles without proper authorization.
How can I prevent exploitation of CVE-2024-10008 until I update?
To prevent exploitation of CVE-2024-10008, restrict access to the affected REST API endpoint or disable the plugin temporarily.