LearnDash LMS - Reports Free <= 1.8.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Update
Vulnerability Description
The LearnDash LMS – Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions (i.e. wrld_set_configuration, wrld_exclude_settings_save, apply_time_tracking_settings, wp_ajax_wrld_gutenberg_block_visit, etc..) in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update various plugin settings.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Lucio Sá
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7fbbd0d7-882f-4bc8-a67a-4d6dc05cb796?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wisdm-reports-for-learndash/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-functions.php#L52
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wisdm-reports-for-learndash/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-functions.php#L261
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wisdm-reports-for-learndash/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-functions.php#L284
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wisdm-reports-for-learndash/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-functions.php#L423
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wisdm-reports-for-learndash/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-functions.php#L455
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3119784/
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