CVE-2024-8529: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.2.7 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 'c_fields'
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'cfields' parameter of the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8529?
CVE-2024-8529 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for SQL Injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8529?
To fix CVE-2024-8529, update the LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin to version 4.2.7.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-8529?
CVE-2024-8529 affects all versions of the LearnPress plugin up to and including 4.2.7.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2024-8529?
CVE-2024-8529 exploits insufficient escaping on the 'c_fields' parameter in the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint.
Who maintains the LearnPress plugin affected by CVE-2024-8529?
The LearnPress plugin affected by CVE-2024-8529 is maintained by ThimPress.