CVE-2024-4397 HIGH

CVE-2024-4397: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.2.6.5 - Authenticated (Instructor+) Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Thimpress
Product LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published May 9, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_post_materials' function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LearnPress versions up to 4.2.6.5 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with a low-privilege account can upload malicious files to the server, potentially executing code or compromising the site. Update to a version newer than 4.2.6.5 to fix this vulnerability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the site server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised site with potential data theft, malware distribution, or complete takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account (e.g., student or instructor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 9, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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