CVE-2026-12153: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rabilal WP Learn Manager
The WP Learn Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins from the WordPress.org repository on the vulnerable site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12153 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WP Learn Manager WordPress plugin (versions <=1.1.8). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before allowing actions, enabling unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins from the official WordPress repository on the vulnerable site. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress installation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of the WordPress site by allowing attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, which can lead to full control over the site, data exposure, and potential further attacks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (critical), reflecting the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin management interface and consider disabling or removing the WP Learn Manager plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-12153: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rabilal WP Learn Manager
Description
The WP Learn Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins from the WordPress.org repository on the vulnerable site.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12153 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WP Learn Manager WordPress plugin (versions <=1.1.8). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before allowing actions, enabling unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins from the official WordPress repository on the vulnerable site. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress installation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of the WordPress site by allowing attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, which can lead to full control over the site, data exposure, and potential further attacks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (critical), reflecting the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin management interface and consider disabling or removing the WP Learn Manager plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-12T18:22:34.569Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4de42ec9d9e3dbe38c3aab
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 05:46:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:09:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 84
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