CVE-2025-53209

Name: CVE-2025-53209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-02T10:16:19.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53209 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Themeisle Masteriyo LMS PRO allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Masteriyo LMS PRO: from n/a through 2.20.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Themeisle Masteriyo LMS PRO allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Masteriyo LMS PRO: from n/a through 2.20.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/learning-management-system-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-masteriyo-lms-pro-2-20-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53209?

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Themeisle Masteriyo LMS PRO allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Masteriyo LMS PRO: from n/a through 2.20.0.

How severe is CVE-2025-53209?

CVE-2025-53209 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53209?

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Source: NVD / NIST