CVE-2022-47615 WordPress LearnPress Plugin <= 4.1.7.3.2 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the LearnPress plugin to read arbitrary files or execute code.

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-2022-47615?

CVE-2022-47615 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin, published on 24 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.1.7.3.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47615?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thimpress Learnpress.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47615?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47615 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-47615 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-47615 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wr5x-fcf4-h5qm.

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