CVE-2026-85569
Received Received - Intake

Tutor LMS REST API Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-09-16

Last updated on: 2026-09-16

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not correctly determine whether an incoming request is addressed to its own REST API, and does not enforce the permission recorded against an API credential, allowing the holder of a read-only key to act as the administrator account that issued it.

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Published
2026-09-16
Last Modified
2026-09-16
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-05
NVD
CVE-2026-85569
EUVD
EUVD-2026-80197

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Vendor Product Version / Range
themeum tutor_lms to 4.0.8 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before version 4.0.8 has a flaw where it does not properly check if incoming requests are meant for its REST API. This allows someone with a read-only API key to perform actions as if they were an administrator who issued that key.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Tutor LMS plugin. If it is between 2.7.1 and below 4.0.8, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

If you use a vulnerable version of Tutor LMS, an attacker with a read-only API key could escalate their privileges to perform administrative actions. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data access, or control over your WordPress site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modifications, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Unauthorized privilege escalation may result in non-compliance with security controls and data integrity standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Tutor LMS plugin to version 4.0.8 or later immediately. Remove or disable any unused API keys and review existing keys for unauthorized access.

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