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LearnDash LMS Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Broken Access Control

Vulnerability

A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 4.20.0.1. This vulnerability allows exploitation of improperly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to broken access control, allowing users to bypass authorization and perform actions they are not permitted to.

Remediation

Users of the LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin should update to version 4.20.0.3 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
3.4
impact
5.0
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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