CVE-2024-56053 WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.3 - Instructor+ SQL Injection vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-56053?

CVE-2024-56053 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56053 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56053 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56053?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.6 Published 18 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the WPLMS WordPress plugin to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-56053?

CVE-2024-56053 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through < 1.9.9.5.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56053?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56053?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-56053 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56053 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q43h-jgq8-r4q8.