How severe is CVE-2024-12596?

CVE-2024-12596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12596?

CVE-2024-12596 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12596?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50986.

When was CVE-2024-12596 published?

CVE-2024-12596 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12596

CVE-2024-12596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lifterlms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50986
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Lifterlms
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary post deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'llms_delete_cert' action in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12596?: The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary post deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'llms_delete_cert' action in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-12596?: CVE-2024-12596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12596?: CVE-2024-12596 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50986.
When was CVE-2024-12596 published?: CVE-2024-12596 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lifterlms:lifterlms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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