CVE-2022-2034: automattic sensei lms
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 29-08-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-2034 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in automattic sensei lms. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded. Fixed in 4.5.0.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 29-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.5.0 does not have proper permissions set in one of its REST endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to access private messages sent to teachers
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
2.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.53% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.53%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (hackerone.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled KeyThe system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Automattic1 product
- sensei lms< 4.5.0
Unknown1 product
- sensei lms< 4.5.0
Wordpress1 product
- sensei-lms≤ 4.4.3 (fixed in 4.5.0)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/aba3dd58-7a8e-4129-add5-4dd5972c0426ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory