CVE-2026-1787: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
The LearnPress Export Import – WordPress extension for LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_migrated_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete course that have been migrated from Tutor LMS. The Tutor LMS plugin must be installed and activated in order to exploit the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The LearnPress Export Import extension for WordPress lacks proper authorization checks on the 'delete_migrated_data' function, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to delete courses migrated from the Tutor LMS plugin, provided Tutor LMS is installed and activated. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on integrity and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete migrated course data from the LearnPress plugin when Tutor LMS is installed and active. This results in loss of course data, impacting the integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site’s educational content. There is no confidentiality impact reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unauthorized attempts to invoke the vulnerable function. Consider disabling the LearnPress Export Import extension if feasible and Tutor LMS is installed, to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-1787: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
Description
The LearnPress Export Import – WordPress extension for LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_migrated_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete course that have been migrated from Tutor LMS. The Tutor LMS plugin must be installed and activated in order to exploit the vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The LearnPress Export Import extension for WordPress lacks proper authorization checks on the 'delete_migrated_data' function, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to delete courses migrated from the Tutor LMS plugin, provided Tutor LMS is installed and activated. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on integrity and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete migrated course data from the LearnPress plugin when Tutor LMS is installed and active. This results in loss of course data, impacting the integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site’s educational content. There is no confidentiality impact reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unauthorized attempts to invoke the vulnerable function. Consider disabling the LearnPress Export Import extension if feasible and Tutor LMS is installed, to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-03T01:03:46.808Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69998d30be58cf853b7cb605
Added to database: 2/21/2026, 10:47:12 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:33:11 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 3:44:36 AM
Views: 177
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