CVE-2018-25019 LearnDash < 2.5.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to the web server via the LearnDash LMS plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-25019?

CVE-2018-25019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown LearnDash LMS, published on 1 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Learndash Learndash.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-25019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-25019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvx7-4gw3-r3mv.

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