CVE-2026-8279
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CVE-2026-8279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Masteriyo LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_item_permissions_check' function in the CourseProgressItemsController in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary course progress records belonging to any student.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Masteriyo LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_item_permissions_check' function in the CourseProgressItemsController in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary course progress records belonging to any student.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| masteriyo | Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates | <= 2.2.0 |
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- Status
- Deferred
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