CVE-2025-6639
CVE-2025-6639 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35911
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Tutor LMS Pro – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3 due to missing validation on a user controlled key when viewing and editing assignments through the tutor_assignment_submit() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view and edit assignment submissions of other students.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6639?
- The Tutor LMS Pro – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3 due to missing validation on a user controlled key when viewing and editing assignments through the tutor_assignment_submit() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view and edit assignment submissions of other students.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6639?
- CVE-2025-6639 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-6639 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6639?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-6639 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6639 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35911.
- When was CVE-2025-6639 published?
- CVE-2025-6639 was published on 2025-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/tutor/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8dc16ba4-3c2e-43e2-82a0-b742276b9640?source=cve
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