CVE-2020-6008 File upload in LifterLMS Wordpress Plugin
An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the LifterLMS WordPress plugin, leading to remote code execution on the server.
- 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-2020-6008?
CVE-2020-6008 is a critical vulnerability in LifterLMS Wordpress Plugin, published on 31 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lifterlms Lifterlms.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-6008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LifterLMS Wordpress Plugin
- CVE-2019-15896 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2025-52717 WordPress LifterLMS plugin <= 8.0.6 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-4743 LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning <= 7.6.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
- CVE-2021-24562 LifterLMS < 4.21.2 - Access Other Student Grades/Answers via IDOR
- CVE-2024-7349 LifterLMS <= 7.7.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63xj-xhvh-24pv.