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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VibeThemes | WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS | ≤ 1.8.4.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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WordPress WPLMS Theme Privilege Escalation
auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e0e8f5f-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cve
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/
- https://twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=ca
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7785
- https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226