CVE-2024-35686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Sensei LMS
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS, Automattic Sensei Pro (WC Paid Courses).This issue affects Sensei LMS: from n/a through 4.23.1; Sensei Pro (WC Paid Courses): from n/a through 4.23.1.1.23.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35686) in Automattic Sensei LMS and Sensei Pro is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects versions up to 4.23.1 for Sensei LMS and 4.23.1.1.23.1 for Sensei Pro. The issue arises from insufficient authorization controls, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access or perform actions they should not be permitted to. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts availability but not confidentiality or integrity. No official remediation or patch is currently documented, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or disrupt availability of the affected LMS functionality due to missing authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. Since no known exploits exist, the immediate risk appears limited but could increase if exploitation techniques are developed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is released, users should restrict access to the affected Sensei LMS and Sensei Pro installations to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity. Follow official Automattic communications for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-35686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Sensei LMS
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS, Automattic Sensei Pro (WC Paid Courses).This issue affects Sensei LMS: from n/a through 4.23.1; Sensei Pro (WC Paid Courses): from n/a through 4.23.1.1.23.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35686) in Automattic Sensei LMS and Sensei Pro is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects versions up to 4.23.1 for Sensei LMS and 4.23.1.1.23.1 for Sensei Pro. The issue arises from insufficient authorization controls, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access or perform actions they should not be permitted to. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts availability but not confidentiality or integrity. No official remediation or patch is currently documented, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or disrupt availability of the affected LMS functionality due to missing authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. Since no known exploits exist, the immediate risk appears limited but could increase if exploitation techniques are developed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is released, users should restrict access to the affected Sensei LMS and Sensei Pro installations to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity. Follow official Automattic communications for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:08:45.808Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16577cbff5d86104ae119
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:11 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:16:40 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 11:50:59 AM
Views: 18
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