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CVE-2015-10139: WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS <= 1.8.4.1 - Privilege Escalation

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2025-07-19 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-269

Description

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.

Affected products

• VibeThemes Wordpress Learning Management System : from 1.5.2 before 1.8.9 — fixed in 1.8.9

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: VibeThemes Wordpress Learning Management System 1.8.9. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/
• https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226
• https://twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=ca
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7785
• https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e0e8f5f-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cve

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