CVE-2024-4279: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Course Deletion in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0 via the 'tutor_course_delete' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This can allow authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to delete any course.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.7.0 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the 'tutor_course_delete' function. This flaw arises from insufficient validation of a user-controlled key, permitting authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or above to delete any course arbitrarily. The vulnerability impacts availability by allowing unauthorized course deletions but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch from the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Instructor-level permissions can delete any course in the LMS, causing denial of availability of course content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the provided data. The vulnerability could disrupt course availability for legitimate users and administrators.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict Instructor-level permissions to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding an official fix.
CVE-2024-4279: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Description
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Course Deletion in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0 via the 'tutor_course_delete' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This can allow authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to delete any course.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.7.0 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the 'tutor_course_delete' function. This flaw arises from insufficient validation of a user-controlled key, permitting authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or above to delete any course arbitrarily. The vulnerability impacts availability by allowing unauthorized course deletions but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch from the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Instructor-level permissions can delete any course in the LMS, causing denial of availability of course content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the provided data. The vulnerability could disrupt course availability for legitimate users and administrators.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict Instructor-level permissions to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-26T21:54:28.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b86b7ef31ef0b5563be
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:29:50 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:43:19 PM
Views: 11
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