CVE-2020-8615

Name: CVE-2020-8615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-04T20:15:14.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 8.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8615 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A CSRF vulnerability in the Tutor LMS plugin before 1.5.3 for WordPress can result in an attacker approving themselves as an instructor and performing other malicious actions (such as blocking legitimate instructors).. EPSS estimates a 8.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CSRF vulnerability in the Tutor LMS plugin before 1.5.3 for WordPress can result in an attacker approving themselves as an instructor and performing other malicious actions (such as blocking legitimate instructors).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.83%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themeum	Tutor Lms	< 1.5.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156585/WordPress-Tutor-LMS-1.5.3-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10058Third Party Advisory
https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/plugin-exploit/cross-site-request-forgery-in-tutor-lms-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/cross-site-request-forgery-in-tutor-lms/Third Party Advisory
https://www.themeum.com/tutor-lms-updated-v1-5-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156585/WordPress-Tutor-LMS-1.5.3-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10058Third Party Advisory
https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/plugin-exploit/cross-site-request-forgery-in-tutor-lms-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/cross-site-request-forgery-in-tutor-lms/Third Party Advisory
https://www.themeum.com/tutor-lms-updated-v1-5-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8615?

How severe is CVE-2020-8615?

CVE-2020-8615 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8615?

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-2020-8615?

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Source: NVD / NIST