CVE-2024-53790 HIGH

CVE-2024-53790: WordPress Lenxel Core plugin <= 1.2.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ogun Labs
Product Lenxel Core for Lenxel(LNX) LMS
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Ogun Labs Lenxel Core for Lenxel(LNX) LMS lenxel-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Lenxel Core for Lenxel(LNX) LMS: from n/a through <= 1.3.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Lenxel Core for Lenxel LMS versions up to 1.3.9 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with low-level credentials can bypass file access restrictions by manipulating file paths. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An authenticated user can access sensitive files, modify system configuration, or disrupt site availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated