CVE-2020-11511 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can escalate privileges to LP Instructor in the LearnPress WordPress plugin via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.

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-2020-11511?

CVE-2020-11511 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11511?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thimpress Learnpress.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-11511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q66w-3fc8-f2mr.

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