CVE-2025-47555
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themeum | tutor_lms | From 3.0.0 (inc) to 3.9.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-639 | The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-47555 is an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in the WordPress Tutor LMS Plugin up to version 3.9.4. It allows attackers with certain roles (Tutor, Instructor, or Developer) to bypass authorization controls by exploiting incorrectly configured access control levels, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive files, folders, or database interactions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized users with specific roles to access sensitive information or perform actions they should not be authorized to do, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation within the Tutor LMS environment. However, it is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 3.8 and requires existing privileges to exploit. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin to version 3.9.5 or later, as this version contains the fix for the authorization bypass issue. Additionally, consider using automated update tools such as Patchstack to ensure rapid vulnerability mitigation for affected installations. [1]