5.4
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-3358
Tutor LMS <= 3.9.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Unauthorized Private Course Enrollment
Description

The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized private course enrollment in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.7. This is due to missing post_status validation in the `enroll_now()` and `course_enrollment()` functions. Both enrollment endpoints verify the nonce, user authentication, and whether the course is purchasable, but fail to check if the course has a `private` post_status. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or above to enroll in private courses by sending a crafted POST request with the target course ID. The enrollment record is created in the database and the private course title and enrollment status are exposed in the subscriber's dashboard, though WordPress core access control prevents the subscriber from viewing the actual course content (returns 404). Enrollment in private courses should be restricted to users with the `read_private_posts` capability.

INFO

Published Date :

April 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

April 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Tutor LMS plugin to patch a vulnerability allowing unauthorized enrollment in private courses.
  • Update the Tutor LMS plugin to version 3.9.8 or later.
  • Verify that the `post_status` is validated before enrollment.
  • Ensure users have `read_private_posts` capability for private courses.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-3358 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized private course enrollment in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.7. This is due to missing post_status validation in the `enroll_now()` and `course_enrollment()` functions. Both enrollment endpoints verify the nonce, user authentication, and whether the course is purchasable, but fail to check if the course has a `private` post_status. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or above to enroll in private courses by sending a crafted POST request with the target course ID. The enrollment record is created in the database and the private course title and enrollment status are exposed in the subscriber's dashboard, though WordPress core access control prevents the subscriber from viewing the actual course content (returns 404). Enrollment in private courses should be restricted to users with the `read_private_posts` capability.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-862
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tutor/tags/3.9.7/classes/Course.php#L134
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tutor/tags/3.9.7/classes/Course.php#L2066
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tutor/trunk/classes/Course.php#L2053
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tutor/trunk/classes/Course.php#L2989
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3496394/tutor/trunk/classes/Course.php
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftutor/tags/3.9.7&new_path=%2Ftutor/tags/3.9.8
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0c173356-7228-4253-bb28-2c2e11af76fd?source=cve
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