How severe is CVE-2024-56940?

CVE-2024-56940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-56940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56940?

CVE-2024-56940 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56940?

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-2024-56940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53454.

When was CVE-2024-56940 published?

CVE-2024-56940 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56940

CVE-2024-56940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Learndash with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53454
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Learndash
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56940?: An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.
How severe is CVE-2024-56940?: CVE-2024-56940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56940?: CVE-2024-56940 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56940?: 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-2024-56940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53454.
When was CVE-2024-56940 published?: CVE-2024-56940 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/nikolas-ch/CVEs/tree/main/LearnDash_v6.7.1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:learndash:learndash:6.7.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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