CVE-2026-6708: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in higheredlab HEL Online Classroom: AI-powered Online Classrooms
The HEL Online Classroom: AI-powered Online Classrooms WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.3 has a missing authorization vulnerability. A REST API endpoint uses a permission callback that always returns true, bypassing authentication and authorization. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any classroom record by specifying its ID, causing permanent data loss. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6708 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the HEL Online Classroom WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.3. The issue arises because a REST API endpoint is registered with a permission_callback set to '__return_true', effectively disabling all WordPress authentication and authorization checks for that endpoint. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to delete classroom records by providing the record ID in the request, resulting in permanent data loss. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, integrity impact, no availability impact). No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can delete classroom records in the affected plugin, causing permanent loss of data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The vulnerability could disrupt classroom management by removing critical records without authorization.
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 REST API endpoints related to the plugin where possible, and monitor for suspicious requests targeting classroom record deletions. Avoid exposing the plugin's REST API to untrusted networks. No official patch or temporary fix has been published by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-6708: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in higheredlab HEL Online Classroom: AI-powered Online Classrooms
Description
The HEL Online Classroom: AI-powered Online Classrooms WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.3 has a missing authorization vulnerability. A REST API endpoint uses a permission callback that always returns true, bypassing authentication and authorization. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any classroom record by specifying its ID, causing permanent data loss. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6708 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the HEL Online Classroom WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.3. The issue arises because a REST API endpoint is registered with a permission_callback set to '__return_true', effectively disabling all WordPress authentication and authorization checks for that endpoint. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to delete classroom records by providing the record ID in the request, resulting in permanent data loss. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, integrity impact, no availability impact). No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can delete classroom records in the affected plugin, causing permanent loss of data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The vulnerability could disrupt classroom management by removing critical records without authorization.
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 REST API endpoints related to the plugin where possible, and monitor for suspicious requests targeting classroom record deletions. Avoid exposing the plugin's REST API to untrusted networks. No official patch or temporary fix has been published by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-20T18:12:33.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02e30ccbff5d8610bad469
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 08:21:32 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 10:54:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 50
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