Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in MasterStudy LMS <= 3.7.41 versions.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The MasterStudy LMS plugin up to version 3.7.41 contains a broken access control flaw that allows an authenticated subscriber to access content or administrative functions beyond their permitted scope. The weakness is identified as CWE‑862. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of course material, alteration of learning paths, or other actions that compromise confidentiality and integrity of the learning platform.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the MasterStudy LMS learning management system from Stylemix available to WordPress sites. Any instance using plugin version 3.7.41 or earlier is impacted. Current releases of 3.7.42 and later incorporate the fix.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 6.5 indicates a medium severity. EPSS is not published, so the probability of exploitation cannot be quantified, and the flaw is not listed in CISA's KEV. Attackers with access to a subscriber account could exploit this flaw, potentially elevating their privileges to access protected resources. Administrators should consider the risk moderate to high for sites that rely on the LMS for privileged educational content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 16:06 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress MasterStudy LMS Plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.7.42).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the MasterStudy LMS plugin to version 3.7.42 or later to eliminate the vulnerable code.
  • Restrict subscriber role capabilities by reviewing the plugin's role and permission settings to ensure no unintended access is granted.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or similar controls to block unauthorized HTTP requests to protected LMS endpoints until the upgrade is complete.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 16:06 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Stylemixthemes
Stylemixthemes masterstudy Lms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Stylemixthemes
Stylemixthemes masterstudy Lms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Subscriber Broken Access Control in MasterStudy LMS <= 3.7.41 versions.
Title WordPress MasterStudy LMS plugin <= 3.7.41 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Stylemixthemes Masterstudy Lms
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T19:48:18.853Z

Reserved: 2026-08-12T14:10:14.733Z

Link: CVE-2026-73404

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T19:39:08.598Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-18T15:17:07.673

Modified: 2026-08-20T12:48:31.843

Link: CVE-2026-73404

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T21:18:56Z

Weaknesses