CVE-2015-10139 WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS <= 1.8.4.1 - Privilege Escalation
Authenticated attackers can escalate privileges to create admin accounts via the import_data AJAX action in the WPLMS WordPress theme.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-10139?
CVE-2015-10139 is a high-severity vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS, published on 19 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-10139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System .
How do I fix CVE-2015-10139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-10139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-10139 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-10139 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frrx-jc6h-v2mw.