CVE-2026-42698
Received Received - Intake

Race Condition in Tutor LMS Plugin

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-42698, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Themeum Tutor LMS tutor allows Leveraging Race Conditions.This issue affects Tutor LMS: from n/a through 4.1.1.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-08
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2026-10-08
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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Themeum Tutor LMS 0

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CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a Race Condition vulnerability in Themeum Tutor LMS plugin versions up to 4.1.1. It occurs due to improper synchronization when multiple processes access shared resources simultaneously, creating timing gaps that could allow attackers to bypass security checks like reusing discount codes.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of the Tutor LMS plugin. Use WordPress admin panel or run SQL queries on the database to verify the plugin version. Check for unusual discount code usage or concurrent access patterns that may indicate race conditions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass security measures, such as reusing discount codes multiple times. The risk is considered low, and exploitation is unlikely, but it may lead to unauthorized actions or financial losses if misused.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Tutor LMS plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Disable the plugin temporarily if exploitation is suspected, and monitor for unauthorized discount code usage or unusual activity.

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