Vulnerability Description
The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to modify the roles of arbitrary users. As a result, attackers can escalate their privileges to the Administrator and demote existing administrators to students.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Masteriyo | Masteriyo | < 1.13.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learning-management-system/tags/1.13.Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0c54166e-2af2-409d-8c6Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10008?
CVE-2024-10008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/m...
How severe is CVE-2024-10008?
CVE-2024-10008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Masteriyo Masteriyo.