CVE-2024-10470

CVE-2024-10470 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

The WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation and permissions checks in the readfile and unlink functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.962. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The theme is vulnerable even when it is not activated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10470?
The WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation and permissions checks in the readfile and unlink functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.962. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The theme is vulnerable even when it is not activated.
How severe is CVE-2024-10470?
CVE-2024-10470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10470 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10470?
CVE-2024-10470 affects Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10470?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-10470 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-10470 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33144.
When was CVE-2024-10470 published?
CVE-2024-10470 was published on 2024-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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