CVE-2025-22740: WordPress Sensei LMS plugin <= 4.24.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Sensei LMS: from n/a through 4.24.4.

Other sources

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS sensei-lms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Sensei LMS: from n/a through <= 4.24.4.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automattic Sensei LMS<=4.24.4

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Sensei LMS plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.24.5).

Event History

Mar 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22740?

CVE-2025-22740 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability affecting certain versions of Automattic Sensei LMS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22740?

To fix CVE-2025-22740, update Automattic Sensei LMS to a version later than 4.24.4 where the issue has been addressed.

3

What versions of Automattic Sensei LMS are affected by CVE-2025-22740?

Automattic Sensei LMS versions from n/a through 4.24.4 are affected by CVE-2025-22740.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-22740?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-22740 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the LMS due to improper access controls.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-22740 before applying the fix?

Currently, there are no established workarounds for CVE-2025-22740, so updating the software is crucial to mitigate the vulnerability.

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