CVE-2024-56940

Name: CVE-2024-56940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-12T22:15:40.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-56940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Learndash	Learndash	6.7.1

References

https://github.com/nikolas-ch/CVEs/tree/main/LearnDash_v6.7.1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56940?

An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.

How severe is CVE-2024-56940?

CVE-2024-56940 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56940?

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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Source: NVD / NIST