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CVE-2024-1289: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-1289cvecve-2024-1289cwe-285
Published: Tue Apr 09 2024 (04/09/2024, 18:58:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: thimpress
Product: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses

Description

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.3 due to missing validation on a user controlled key when looking up order information. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to obtain information on orders placed by other users and guests, which can be leveraged to sign up for paid courses that were purchased by guests. Emails of other users are also exposed.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 19:40:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-1289 is an authorization vulnerability in the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin up to version 4.2.6.3. The plugin fails to properly validate user-controlled keys when retrieving order information, leading to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). This allows authenticated users to view order data and emails belonging to other users and guests. Exploitation can result in unauthorized access to paid course enrollments originally purchased by others. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authentication can access sensitive order information and user emails belonging to other users and guests. This unauthorized access can be used to fraudulently enroll in paid courses without payment. The confidentiality and integrity of order data are compromised, but availability is not affected. The impact is limited to information disclosure and unauthorized course enrollment.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to order lookups. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted authenticated users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch or temporary workaround.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-02-06T19:38:24.178Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6d27b7ef31ef0b56e71a

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:07 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:40:06 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:16:25 PM

Views: 11

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