Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress learnpress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.4.10.
Published: 2026-10-02
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized access to protected learning resources
Action: Update Plugin
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress results from a missing authorization check that allows an attacker to bypass configured access control security levels. If exploited, the attacker could gain the ability to read, modify, or delete learning content that should be restricted to certain user roles, potentially exposing confidential educational materials or corrupting course data. Versions affected are from the initial release through 4.4.10.

Affected Systems

This issue affects all installations of the LearnPress plugin from early versions through 4.4.10. Sites running WordPress with any of those plugin versions are at risk, regardless of the WordPress core version, because the access control flaw resides in the plugin code itself.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates moderate severity. EPSS score is <1%, indicating a very low likelihood of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not listed in KEV. The exploit likely requires web access to the plugin’s administrative or front‑end interfaces, but the description does not specify a particular attack vector, so this is inferred from the nature of the flaw.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 12:31 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade LearnPress to the latest available version (any version newer than 4.4.10).
  • Reconfigure the plugin’s role‑based permissions to ensure that the correct access restrictions are enforced for each user level.
  • If the plugin is not essential to the site’s functionality, disable or remove it to eliminate the vulnerability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 12:31 UTC.

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History

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Thimpress
Thimpress learnpress
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions learnpress
Vendors & Products Thimpress
Thimpress learnpress
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions learnpress

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress learnpress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.4.9.1. Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress learnpress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.4.10.
Title WordPress LearnPress plugin <= 4.4.9.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability WordPress LearnPress plugin <= 4.4.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThimPress LearnPress learnpress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LearnPress: from n/a through 4.4.9.1.
Title WordPress LearnPress plugin <= 4.4.9.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Thimpress Learnpress
Wordpress-extensions Learnpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-09T11:33:22.679Z

Reserved: 2026-04-07T10:58:29.177Z

Link: CVE-2026-39717

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-02T15:35:18.511Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-02T15:17:10.040

Modified: 2026-10-09T12:17:10.390

Link: CVE-2026-39717

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T03:30:13Z

Weaknesses