CVE-2015-10139: wordpress Privilege Escalation

Description

The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vibethemes	wordpress_learning_management_system_	1.5.2 — 1.8.9

References

Exploits

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/

Other References

https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226 https://twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=ca https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7785 https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e0e8f5f-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-10139? +

The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-10139? +

CVE-2015-10139 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-10139? +

CVE-2015-10139 affects products from vibethemes, specifically: wordpress_learning_management_system_. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2015-10139? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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