CVE-2024-56054 WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.2 - Instructor+ Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-56054?

CVE-2024-56054 is a critical 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-2024-56054 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56054 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56054?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56054 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.1 Published 18 Dec 2024 Updated 12 May 2026

Attackers can upload malicious web shells to the server via the WPLMS plugin, leading to remote code execution.

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-2024-56054?

CVE-2024-56054 is a critical 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

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through < 1.9.9.5.2.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56054?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56054?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56054 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-56054 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56054 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5gm-gv27-ppj9.