Description

WordPress Plugin WP Courses LMS is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently access restricted content via the REST API. WordPress Plugin WP Courses LMS version 2.0.28 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 2.0.29 or latest

References

https://www.redtimmy.com/critical-information-disclosure-on-wp-courses-plugin-exposes-private-course-videos-and-materials/

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159301/WordPress-WP-Courses-2.0.29-Information-Disclosure-Authorization-Bypass.html

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2389243

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2020-26876 CWE-264 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass