CVE-2025-13542
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-02
Last updated on: 2025-12-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| designthemes | lms_plugin | 1.0.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the DesignThemes LMS plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges by exploiting the 'dtlms_register_user_front_end' function. This function does not restrict the user roles that can be assigned during registration, enabling attackers to register as administrators and gain full control over the site.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows attackers to gain administrator access without authentication. With administrator privileges, attackers can control the website, modify content, steal sensitive data, install malicious software, or disrupt services.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps include updating the DesignThemes LMS plugin to a version later than 1.0.4 where this vulnerability is fixed. Until then, restrict user registrations or disable front-end user registration to prevent unauthenticated users from registering with elevated roles such as administrator.