How severe is CVE-2018-25019?

CVE-2018-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-25019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25019?

CVE-2018-25019 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-25019 published?

CVE-2018-25019 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25019

CVE-2018-25019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Learndash with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Learndash
Published: 2021-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25019?: The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server
How severe is CVE-2018-25019?: CVE-2018-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-25019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25019?: CVE-2018-25019 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-25019 published?: CVE-2018-25019 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:learndash:learndash:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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