HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-4223
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-4223

CWE-862Published: May 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add, modify, or delete data.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress up to version 2.7.0 lacks necessary capability checks on multiple functions. This allows unauthenticated attackers to add, modify, or delete data, resulting in a critical risk assessment.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Tutor LMS plugin to the latest available version. Ensure that all administrative functions are protected by proper authorization checks.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-4223 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

themeum1 product(s)
tutor lms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-4223
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-862)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-4223 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.