CVE-2018-25019

Name: CVE-2018-25019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T09:15:08.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25019 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Learndash	Learndash	<= 2.5.4

References

https://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2018/01/10/17Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9444f67b-8e3d-4cf0-b319-ed25e7db383aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2018/01/10/17Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9444f67b-8e3d-4cf0-b319-ed25e7db383aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25019?

How severe is CVE-2018-25019?

CVE-2018-25019 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25019?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-25019?

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Source: NVD / NIST