Sensei LMS <= 4.5.1 - Missing Authorization

2022-08-04 00:00

Veshraj Ghimire

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 4.5.2

Affected PluginSensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning

Affected Version<= 4.5.1

CVSS4.3Medium

CVECVE-2022-2080

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Vulnerability Overview

The Sensei LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. This is because the plugin does not properly authenticate individuals before they send emails through the system. This makes it possible for attackers to send emails to arbitrary users and impersonate other individuals.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.5.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-2080 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1520cce-4ed7-4815-9023-4a994200601a

CVSS Vector

4.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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