CVE-2025-11086 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) found in the Academy LMS Pro WordPress plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 3.3.7. The vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly validate user roles during the registration process via its Social Login addon. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to register on the site and escalate their privileges to Administrator without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The exploitation enables attackers to gain full administrative control over the WordPress site, potentially leading to data theft, site defacement, malware deployment, or complete site takeover. No patches or fixes are currently published, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to 3.3.7, which is widely used in eLearning environments to manage courses and users. The improper role validation during Social Login registration is the core technical issue, making it critical to address before attackers can exploit it.

For European organizations, especially those relying on Academy LMS Pro for eLearning and training platforms, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation grants attackers administrator-level access, enabling them to manipulate course content, access sensitive user data including personal and educational records, and potentially disrupt learning services. This can lead to reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations due to data breaches), and operational downtime. The impact extends to educational institutions, corporate training departments, and any organization using this plugin for online learning. Given the high adoption of WordPress and eLearning solutions in Europe, the scope of affected systems could be substantial. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to implant backdoors, conduct phishing campaigns, or pivot to other internal systems, amplifying the threat landscape.

Organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the use of Academy LMS Pro plugin versions up to 3.3.7. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or restricting the Social Login addon to prevent unauthorized registrations. Implement strict monitoring of user registrations and role assignments, employing anomaly detection to flag unexpected privilege escalations. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block suspicious registration attempts. Regularly back up site data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. Additionally, enforce the principle of least privilege by reviewing and minimizing administrator accounts. Once a patch is available, prioritize prompt application and test in staging environments before production deployment. Educate site administrators about this vulnerability and encourage vigilance for unusual site behavior or access patterns.