CVE-2015-10139

The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.

CVSS v3.0 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/
https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226
https://twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=ca
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7785
https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e0e8f5f-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cve

Configurations

No configuration.

History

19 Jul 2025, 12:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-07-19 12:15

Updated : 2025-07-19 12:15

NVD link : CVE-2015-10139

Mitre link : CVE-2015-10139

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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