How severe is CVE-2024-10008?

CVE-2024-10008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-10008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10008?

CVE-2024-10008 affects Masteriyo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10008?

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.

Does CVE-2024-10008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32861.

When was CVE-2024-10008 published?

CVE-2024-10008 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10008

CVE-2024-10008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Masteriyo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32861
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Masteriyo
Published: 2024-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to modify the roles of arbitrary users. As a result, attackers can escalate their privileges to the Administrator and demote existing administrators to students.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10008?: The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to modify the roles of arbitrary users. As a result, attackers can escalate their privileges to the Administrator and demote existing administrators to students.
How severe is CVE-2024-10008?: CVE-2024-10008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10008?: CVE-2024-10008 affects Masteriyo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10008?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-10008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32861.
When was CVE-2024-10008 published?: CVE-2024-10008 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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