What the vulnerability does
01Description
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.9.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
LearnPress versions up to 4.2.6.9.3 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the plugin's database queries. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious SQL code to read, modify, or delete database contents. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site's data. Update to a version newer than 4.2.6.9.3 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete database records including user data, course content, and site configuration.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Database compromise possible; user data, course materials, and site settings at risk if plugin is not updated.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 8, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
