LifterLMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the LifterLMS WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 8.0.6. This vulnerability allows for improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, enabling malicious actors to manipulate database queries.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for direct interaction with the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Remediation

Users of the LifterLMS WordPress plugin should update to version 8.0.7 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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