Vulnerability Description
The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary post deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'llms_delete_cert' action in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lifterlms | Lifterlms | < 7.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208662/lifterlms/trunk/includes/abPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208662/lifterlms/trunk/includes/coPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8e75a03b-7552-4228-a4dThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12596?
CVE-2024-12596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary post deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'llms_delete_cert' action in all ...
How severe is CVE-2024-12596?
CVE-2024-12596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lifterlms Lifterlms.