Vulnerability · Published Sep 11, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-4278MasterStudy LMS < 3.0.18 - Unauthenticated Instructor Account Creation
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 6.2% (higher than 94% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)6.2%top 6.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.0.18 does not have proper checks in place during registration allowing anyone to register on the site as an instructor. They can then add courses and/or posts.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin | 0 – before 3.0.18 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb3173ec-9891-4bd8-9d05-24fe805b5235 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175007/WordPress-Masterstudy-LMS-3.0.17-Account-Creation.html