How severe is CVE-2024-56048?

CVE-2024-56048 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-2024-56048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56048?

CVE-2024-56048 affects Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56048?

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-2024-56048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52946.

When was CVE-2024-56048 published?

CVE-2024-56048 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56048

CVE-2024-56048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52946
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56048?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.
How severe is CVE-2024-56048?: CVE-2024-56048 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-2024-56048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56048?: CVE-2024-56048 affects Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56048?: 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-2024-56048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52946.
When was CVE-2024-56048 published?: CVE-2024-56048 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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