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Learnpress CVE-2023-6634

HIGH
Command Injection (CWE-77)
2024-01-11 security@wordfence.com
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Command injection prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 91.33%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could inject arbitrary commands into system command execution by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
No patch listed yet 91.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the get_content function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 91.3%.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 CVSS 8.1

Command injection via call_user_func in LearnPress WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated execution of arbitrary PHP functions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the get_content function. This is due to the plugin making use of the call_user_func function with user input. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute any public function with one parameter, which could result in remote code execution. Affected products include: Thimpress Learnpress.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the get_content function. This is due to the plugin making use of the call_user_func function with user input. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute any public function with one parameter, which could result in remote code execution.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Command Injection in all face notable risk from CVE-2023-6634, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. With an EPSS score of 91%, this vulnerability faces very high likelihood of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
5.9/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
91.3%
Top 0% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 91.3%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

151
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +91
CVSS: +40
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
CVE-2024-8522 CRITICAL POC
10.0 Sep 12

SQL injection in LearnPress LMS plugin for WordPress (versions ≤ 4.2.7) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to injec

CVE-2023-6567 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jan 11

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order_by’ parameter in all versio

CVE-2024-4434 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 14

SQL injection in the LearnPress LMS plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 4.2.6.5) allows remote unauthenti

CVE-2024-8529 CRITICAL POC
10.0 Sep 12

The LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'c_fields' parameter o

CVE-2021-24951 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 13

The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.4 does not sanitise, validate and escape the id parameter before using it in

CVE-2026-12976 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Aug 12

Unauthorized access to paid course content in LearnPress WordPress plugin (all versions before 4.4.4) allows any authent

CVE-2020-6010 HIGH POC
8.8 Apr 30

LearnPress Wordpress plugin version prior and including 3.2.6.7 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. Rated high severity (CVS

CVE-2022-3360 HIGH POC
8.1 Oct 31

The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.7.2 unserialises user input in a REST API endpoint available to unauthenticat

CVE-2024-11868 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Dec 10

The LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versio

CVE-2026-86444 HIGH POC
7.1 Sep 16

Reflected cross-site scripting in the LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.4.7 allows unauthenticated attackers to injec

CVE-2026-12970 HIGH POC
7.1 Jul 20

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.4.1 lets a remote attacker execute arbitrary

CVE-2024-4397 HIGH
8.8 May 14

The LearnPress - WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file t

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