CVE-2024-8529: 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 SQL Injection via the 'c_fields' parameter of the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7 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-2024-8529 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin (versions ≤ 4.2.7). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'c_fields' parameter of the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint. Due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements, unauthenticated attackers can append arbitrary SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database, modify data, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected LearnPress plugin installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable REST API endpoint or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious input targeting the 'c_fields' parameter. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-8529: 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 SQL Injection via the 'c_fields' parameter of the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7 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-2024-8529 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin (versions ≤ 4.2.7). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'c_fields' parameter of the /wp-json/lp/v1/courses/archive-course REST API endpoint. Due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements, unauthenticated attackers can append arbitrary SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database, modify data, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected LearnPress plugin installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable REST API endpoint or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious input targeting the 'c_fields' parameter. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-06T16:25:18.218Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2cb7ef31ef0b560be6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:27:57 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:40:45 PM
Views: 21
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