How severe is CVE-2020-11511?

CVE-2020-11511 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11511 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11511?

CVE-2020-11511 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11511?

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-2020-11511 published?

CVE-2020-11511 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11511

CVE-2020-11511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
Published: 2021-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11511?: The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-11511?: CVE-2020-11511 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11511 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11511?: CVE-2020-11511 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11511?: 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-2020-11511 published?: CVE-2020-11511 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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