CVE-2025-13628: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bulk_action_handler' and 'coupon_permanent_delete' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete, activate, deactivate, or trash arbitrary coupons.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in its coupon management functions. Specifically, the 'bulk_action_handler' and 'coupon_permanent_delete' functions lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to modify or delete coupons without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.9.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or above can delete, activate, deactivate, or trash arbitrary coupons within the Tutor LMS plugin. This could lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of coupon data, potentially impacting business operations related to promotions and discounts. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond coupon integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious coupon activity. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to minimize risk.
CVE-2025-13628: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeum Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Description
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bulk_action_handler' and 'coupon_permanent_delete' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete, activate, deactivate, or trash arbitrary coupons.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in its coupon management functions. Specifically, the 'bulk_action_handler' and 'coupon_permanent_delete' functions lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to modify or delete coupons without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.9.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or above can delete, activate, deactivate, or trash arbitrary coupons within the Tutor LMS plugin. This could lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of coupon data, potentially impacting business operations related to promotions and discounts. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond coupon integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious coupon activity. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-24T21:38:45.491Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960b130ecefc3cd7c0f7cf3
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 7:41:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:33:22 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:04:37 AM
Views: 88
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