SB2022022212 - Security features bypass in MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress



SB2022022212 - Security features bypass in MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress

Published: February 22, 2022 Updated: May 8, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022022212
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0441)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.