CVE-2025-12099: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in kodezen Academy LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Complete eLearning Solution
The Academy LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Complete eLearning Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.8 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'import_all_courses' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12099 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the Academy LMS WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.3.8) caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'import_all_courses' function. The flaw allows authenticated users with Administrator privileges to inject PHP objects. However, exploitation requires a gadget POP chain from other plugins or themes to achieve meaningful impact such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.2) and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject PHP objects via deserialization. Without a gadget POP chain from other installed plugins or themes, the vulnerability has no direct impact. If such a POP chain exists, the attacker could potentially delete files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and review installed plugins and themes for known gadget POP chains that could be leveraged. Monitor for updates from the vendor (kodezen) regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-12099: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in kodezen Academy LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Complete eLearning Solution
Description
The Academy LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Complete eLearning Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.8 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'import_all_courses' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12099 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the Academy LMS WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.3.8) caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'import_all_courses' function. The flaw allows authenticated users with Administrator privileges to inject PHP objects. However, exploitation requires a gadget POP chain from other plugins or themes to achieve meaningful impact such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.2) and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject PHP objects via deserialization. Without a gadget POP chain from other installed plugins or themes, the vulnerability has no direct impact. If such a POP chain exists, the attacker could potentially delete files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and review installed plugins and themes for known gadget POP chains that could be leveraged. Monitor for updates from the vendor (kodezen) regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-22T22:01:34.655Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690f02ef224224608af97553
Added to database: 11/8/2025, 8:44:31 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:57:25 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:10:59 AM
Views: 205
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