The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.
History

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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Description The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.
Title WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS <= 1.8.4.1 - Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-269
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published: 2025-07-19T11:23:36.517Z

Updated: 2025-07-21T15:41:24.264Z

Reserved: 2025-07-18T21:32:11.260Z

Link: CVE-2015-10139

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-07-21T15:41:20.288Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2025-07-19T12:15:35.127

Modified: 2025-07-22T13:06:07.260

Link: CVE-2015-10139

cve-icon Redhat

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