WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS <= 1.8.4.1 - Privilege Escalation
Priority MEDIUM 42CWE-269Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Privilege escalation
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-269.
Summary
The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.0184 79th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VibeThemes | WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS | up to 1.8.4.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS VendorVibeThemes Affected up to 1.8.4.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:vibethemes:wordpress_learning_management_system_:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | 1.5.2 to before 1.8.9 | Vulnerable | VibeThemes |
- cpe:2.3:a:vibethemes:wordpress_learning_management_system_:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* Versions 1.5.2 to before 1.8.9 Vulnerable ·VibeThemes
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2015-10139
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-frrx-jc6h-v2mw
References
Sources
- CVE-2015-10139 · CVE Program
- CVE-2015-10139 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-frrx-jc6h-v2mw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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