How severe is CVE-2024-56043?

CVE-2024-56043 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-2024-56043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56043?

CVE-2024-56043 affects Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56043?

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-2024-56043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52941.

When was CVE-2024-56043 published?

CVE-2024-56043 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56043

CVE-2024-56043 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52941
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System
Published: 2024-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56043?: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.
How severe is CVE-2024-56043?: CVE-2024-56043 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-2024-56043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56043?: CVE-2024-56043 affects Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56043?: 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-2024-56043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52941.
When was CVE-2024-56043 published?: CVE-2024-56043 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wplms_plugin/vulnerability/wordpress-wplms-plugin-1-9-9-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vibethemes:wordpress_learning_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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