CVE-2024-4444: thimpress learnpress Missing Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-4444 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in thimpress learnpress. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 4.2.6.6.

Timeline

1. 10-05-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to bypass to user registration in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This is due to missing checks in the 'create_account' function in the checkout. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as the default role on the site, even if registration is disabled.

• CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
• CWE-420Unprotected Alternate ChannelThe product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel.