CVE-2020-11511: thimpress learnpress Missing Authorization
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 27-07-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-11511 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Missing Authorization vulnerability in thimpress learnpress. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded. Fixed in 3.2.6.9.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
3.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 27-07-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.21% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score3.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (wordfence.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-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Thimpress1 product
- learnpress< 3.2.6.9
Wordpress1 product
- learnpress≤ 3.2.6.8 (fixed in 3.2.6.9)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
5 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/163538/WordPress-LearnPress-Privilege-Escalation.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/04/high-severity-vulnerabilities-patched-in-learnpress/X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory