CVE-2024-12596: LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes <= 7.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Deletion
The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary post deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'llmsdeletecert' action in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12596?
CVE-2024-12596 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized post deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12596?
To fix CVE-2024-12596, update the LifterLMS plugin to version 7.8.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-12596?
Any users of the LifterLMS plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 7.8.5 are affected by CVE-2024-12596.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-12596 allow?
CVE-2024-12596 allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts due to a missing capability check.
Is CVE-2024-12596 exploitable on all WordPress installations?
CVE-2024-12596 is only exploitable on WordPress installations that have the LifterLMS plugin installed and running versions up to 7.8.5.