CVE-2024-56048 WordPress WPLMS plugin <= 1.9.9 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-56048?

CVE-2024-56048 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 18 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 18 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can update arbitrary options to escalate privileges due to missing authorization checks in the WPLMS plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-56048?

CVE-2024-56048 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 18 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-56048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qgq-6952-hvw2.