CVE-2026-40740: themeum tutor lms Missing Authorization
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 15-04-2026Last modified 29-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-40740 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Missing Authorization vulnerability in themeum tutor lms. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 3.9.8.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · +0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-04-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themeum Tutor LMS tutor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Tutor LMS: from n/a through <= 3.9.7.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSources3 sources · 4.3–5.4
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.11 pp
From 0.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Themeum1 product
- tutor lms≤ 3.9.7
Wordpress1 product
- tutor≤ 3.9.7 (fixed in 3.9.8)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry