CVE-2024-6589
CVE-2024-6589 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-98.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47654
- Weakness: CWE-98
- Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.2 via the 'render_content_block_template' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6589?
- The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.2 via the 'render_content_block_template' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6589?
- CVE-2024-6589 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-2024-6589 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6589?
- CVE-2024-6589 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6589?
- 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-2024-6589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47654.
- When was CVE-2024-6589 published?
- CVE-2024-6589 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.8.2/inc/block-template/class-block-template-archive-course.php#L28
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.8.2/inc/block-template/class-block-template-single-course.php#L28
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3124296/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ba79bf95-08f8-4aa6-968b-f76a09ce52b8?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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