CVE-2024-4434: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘term_id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4434 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 4.2.6.5. The flaw arises from insufficient escaping and preparation of the 'term_id' parameter in SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to append arbitrary SQL commands. This can be exploited in a time-based manner to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database via the vulnerable 'term_id' parameter. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and potential denial of service. The critical CVSS score (9.8) confirms the severe impact on the affected system's security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or parameter to mitigate risk. Monitoring for updates from the vendor thimpress is strongly recommended.
CVE-2024-4434: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses
Description
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘term_id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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
CVE-2024-4434 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 4.2.6.5. The flaw arises from insufficient escaping and preparation of the 'term_id' parameter in SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to append arbitrary SQL commands. This can be exploited in a time-based manner to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database via the vulnerable 'term_id' parameter. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and potential denial of service. The critical CVSS score (9.8) confirms the severe impact on the affected system's security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or parameter to mitigate risk. Monitoring for updates from the vendor thimpress is strongly recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-02T16:07:04.608Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b8cb7ef31ef0b55689e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:05:42 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:10:12 AM
Views: 9
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