Security features bypass in MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress



Published: 2022-02-22 | Updated: 2022-05-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-0441
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor StylemixThemes

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU60757

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0441

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a security bypass issue in the admin-ajax.php script. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and make a new administrative account.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MasterStudy LMS: 2.7.5

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50752
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166060


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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