CVE-2022-2080

Name: CVE-2022-2080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-29T18:15:09.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2080 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.5.2 does not ensure that the sender of a private message is either the teacher or the original sender, allowing any authenticated user to send messages to arbitrary private conversation via a IDOR attack. Note: Attackers are not able to see responses/messages between the teacher and student. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.5.2 does not ensure that the sender of a private message is either the teacher or the original sender, allowing any authenticated user to send messages to arbitrary private conversation via a IDOR attack. Note: Attackers are not able to see responses/messages between the teacher and student

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automattic	Sensei Lms	< 4.5.2

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1592596Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5395d196-a39a-4a58-913e-5b5b9d6123a5Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1592596Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5395d196-a39a-4a58-913e-5b5b9d6123a5Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2080?

How severe is CVE-2022-2080?

CVE-2022-2080 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2080?

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-2022-2080?

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Source: NVD / NIST