CVE-2024-4444
CVE-2024-4444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-420.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44063
- Weakness: CWE-420
- Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to bypass to user registration in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This is due to missing checks in the 'create_account' function in the checkout. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as the default role on the site, even if registration is disabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4444?
- The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to bypass to user registration in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5. This is due to missing checks in the 'create_account' function in the checkout. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as the default role on the site, even if registration is disabled.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4444?
- CVE-2024-4444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-4444 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-4444?
- CVE-2024-4444 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-4444?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-4444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-4444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44063.
- When was CVE-2024-4444 published?
- CVE-2024-4444 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://inky-knuckle-2c2.notion.site/Improper-Authentication-in-checkout-leads-privilege-escalation-of-unauthenticated-to-create-accoun-09da24a043884219a891dd1a0fc01af6
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.5/inc/class-lp-checkout.php#L79
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3082204/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c9e1410f-10c9-4654-8b61-cfcdde696da7?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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