CVE-2018-25019: learndash Missing Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-25019 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in learndash. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded. Fixed in 2.5.4.
Timeline
- 01-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- wordfenceSource7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
1.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.58% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (lists.openwall.net)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Learndash1 product
- learndash≤ 2.5.4
Unknown1 product
- learndash lms≥ 2.5.4, < 2.5.4
Wordpress1 product
- sfwd-lms< 2.5.4
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2018/01/10/17X Refsource MISCExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/9444f67b-8e3d-4cf0-b319-ed25e7db383aX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory