How severe is CVE-2024-4397?

CVE-2024-4397 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-2024-4397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4397?

CVE-2024-4397 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4397?

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-2024-4397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44028.

When was CVE-2024-4397 published?

CVE-2024-4397 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4397

CVE-2024-4397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44028
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_post_materials' function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4397?: The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'save_post_materials' function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-4397?: CVE-2024-4397 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-2024-4397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4397?: CVE-2024-4397 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4397?: 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-2024-4397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44028.
When was CVE-2024-4397 published?: CVE-2024-4397 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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