CVE-2024-56043 WordPress WPLMS plugin <= 1.9.9 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-56043?

CVE-2024-56043 is a critical vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 31 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56043?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can escalate privileges in the WPLMS WordPress plugin due to incorrect privilege assignment.

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-2024-56043?

CVE-2024-56043 is a critical vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 31 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56043?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56043?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-56043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jp3-2vfh-535w.