CVE-2025-14798 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) found in the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin, widely used for creating and selling online courses. The flaw exists in the get_item_permissions_check function, which fails to enforce proper authorization checks before disclosing sensitive user data. This allows unauthenticated attackers to extract personally identifiable information (PII) such as users' first and last names, social profile links, and enrollment details. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.3.2.4. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity level due to the ease of remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction, but limited to confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. No patches or known exploits are currently documented, but the exposure of user data can lead to privacy violations and potentially facilitate further social engineering or targeted attacks. The plugin’s popularity in WordPress-based e-learning platforms increases the attack surface, especially for organizations relying on LearnPress for course delivery and user management. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for proper authorization checks in web applications handling sensitive user data.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive user information can lead to violations of GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial repercussions. Educational institutions and e-learning providers using LearnPress may face reputational damage and loss of user trust if personal data is leaked. Attackers could leverage exposed information for phishing campaigns, identity theft, or targeted social engineering attacks. Although the vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data, the confidentiality breach alone is significant, especially given the personal nature of the data involved. Organizations with large user bases or those handling sensitive demographic information are particularly vulnerable. The lack of authentication requirement means that any internet-connected attacker can exploit this flaw remotely, increasing the risk of widespread data exposure. This threat is more pronounced in countries with high adoption of WordPress LMS solutions and stringent privacy laws, where compliance failures carry heavy penalties.

Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the vulnerable plugin endpoints by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthenticated requests to LearnPress API functions, especially those related to get_item_permissions_check. Organizations should monitor web server logs for unusual access patterns targeting LearnPress endpoints. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or limiting the LearnPress plugin functionality if feasible. Employ network segmentation to isolate LMS systems from broader corporate networks to reduce lateral movement risk. Educate administrators on the importance of timely plugin updates and verify plugin sources to avoid outdated versions. Once patches become available, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. Additionally, review and tighten WordPress user role permissions to minimize data exposure. Conduct regular audits of LMS data access logs to detect potential exploitation attempts early.