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.
Problem types
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
Product status
Any version
Timeline
| 2015-02-08: | Disclosed |
Credits
Evex
References
www.wordfence.com/...-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cve
packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/
www.rapid7.com/.../admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/
twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=ca
themeforest.net/.../wplms-learning-management-system/6780226