CVE-2020-8615
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 8.83%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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.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.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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8615?
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).
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.
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