CVE-2021-24562
CVE-2021-24562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lifterlms 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-639.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Lifterlms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The LMS by LifterLMS – Online Course, Membership & Learning Management System Plugin for WordPress plugin before 4.21.2 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing students to see other student answers and grades
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24562?
- The LMS by LifterLMS – Online Course, Membership & Learning Management System Plugin for WordPress plugin before 4.21.2 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing students to see other student answers and grades
- How severe is CVE-2021-24562?
- CVE-2021-24562 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24562 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24562?
- CVE-2021-24562 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24562?
- 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-2021-24562 published?
- CVE-2021-24562 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://make.lifterlms.com/2021/05/17/lifterlms-version-4-21-2/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d45bb744-4a0d-4af0-aa16-71f7e3ea6e00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lifterlms:lifterlms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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