How severe is CVE-2024-1505?

CVE-2024-1505 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-2024-1505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1505?

CVE-2024-1505 affects Kodezen Academy Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1505?

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-2024-1505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17253.

When was CVE-2024-1505 published?

CVE-2024-1505 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1505

CVE-2024-1505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kodezen Academy Lms 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17253
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Kodezen Academy Lms
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.19. This is due to plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the saved_user_info() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as students, to elevate their user role to that of an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1505?: The Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.19. This is due to plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the saved_user_info() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as students, to elevate their user role to that of an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-1505?: CVE-2024-1505 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-2024-1505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1505?: CVE-2024-1505 affects Kodezen Academy Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1505?: 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-2024-1505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17253.
When was CVE-2024-1505 published?: CVE-2024-1505 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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