CVE-2024-4318: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘question_id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.7.0 contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the 'question_id' parameter. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or above can append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. This vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix information is currently available from the vendor, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or higher to perform time-based SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification of data, and disruption of service availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Instructor-level permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'question_id' parameter. Avoid exposing the vulnerable plugin to untrusted users. Follow up with the vendor for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-4318: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Description
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘question_id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Tutor LMS plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.7.0 contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the 'question_id' parameter. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or above can append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. This vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix information is currently available from the vendor, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Instructor-level permissions or higher to perform time-based SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification of data, and disruption of service availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Instructor-level permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'question_id' parameter. Avoid exposing the vulnerable plugin to untrusted users. Follow up with the vendor for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-29T17:07:39.420Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b86b7ef31ef0b556453
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:30:41 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:56:48 PM
Views: 21
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