What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in chrisbadgett LifterLMS lifterlms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LifterLMS: from n/a through <= 8.0.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
LifterLMS versions up to 8.0.6 contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data from the database without user interaction. The vulnerability exists in a network-accessible component and can also cause partial service disruption. Sites running affected versions should upgrade immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database, including user information and course data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Student and instructor data may be exposed; attackers can also disrupt site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 27, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated