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CRITICAL
CVE-2024-10470
"WPLMS/WordPress LMS Arbitrary File Access Vulnerability"
Description

The WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation and permissions checks in the readfile and unlink functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.962. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The theme is vulnerable even when it is not activated.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 9, 2024, 6:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 12, 2024, 1:56 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-10470 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-10470 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-10470.

URL Resource
https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1932c9b4-2fea-40f8-9748-09ded8143c11?source=cve

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress <= 4.962 – Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Deletion

Updated: 2 weeks ago
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Born at : Nov. 8, 2024, 7:47 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-10470 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Hacker News
Urgent: Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Over 4 Million Sites

Vulnerability / Website Security A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has been disclosed in the Really Simple Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) plugin for WordPress that, if successfully ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 18, 2024 (5 days, 5 hours ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-45784: Apache Airflow Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data in Logs

A vulnerability in the popular workflow management platform Apache Airflow could inadvertently expose sensitive configuration data, potentially compromising system security.The flaw, tracked as CVE-20 ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 17, 2024 (6 days, 7 hours ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CISA adds Palo Alto flaws to KEV Catalog

The US CISA has issued an urgent alert and added two new vulnerabilities related to Palo Alto Networks to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogThe first vulnerability, CVE-2024-9463 with a CVSS ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 15, 2024 (1 week, 1 day ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
WordPress WPMLS Theme has a Critical Bug CVE-2024-10470

A security researcher, Friderika Baranyai, has discovered a critical path traversal bug in the WPLMS WordPress theme that leaves websites , allows attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on the s ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 14, 2024 (1 week, 2 days ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Apache CloudStack Releases Security Update for KVM Infrastructure Vulnerability – CVE-2024-50386

The Apache CloudStack project has issued an important security advisory alongside the release of Long-Term Support (LTS) updates, versions 4.18.2.5 and 4.19.1.3, addressing a critical vulnerability, C ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 13, 2024 (1 week, 3 days ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Receives Important Security Updates

Dell Networking has released security updates for its SmartFabric OS10 operating system to address multiple vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerabilities affect seve ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 13, 2024 (1 week, 3 days ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
SAP Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities in November 2024 Security Patch Day

SAP has released eight new security notes and two updates to previously released notes in its November 2024 Security Patch Day, addressing critical vulnerabilities across various products.The security ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 12, 2024 (1 week, 4 days ago)
  • The Cyber Express
Critical WPLMS WordPress Theme Vulnerability Puts Websites at Risk of RCE Attacks

A newly discovered vulnerability in the WPLMS WordPress theme threatens websites with potential Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to a critical path traversal flaw. CVE-2024-10470, a vulnerability in th ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 11, 2024 (1 week, 4 days ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-10470 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation and permissions checks in the readfile and unlink functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.962. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The theme is vulnerable even when it is not activated.
    Added Reference Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1932c9b4-2fea-40f8-9748-09ded8143c11?source=cve [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Wordfence https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Wordfence CWE-22
    Added CVSS V3.1 Wordfence AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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