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Masteriyo LMS CVE-2026-62132

| EUVDEUVD-2026-76205 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-09-11 Patchstack GHSA-24x8-mmrf-f9j6
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach WordPress site via HTTP
  2. Delivery
    Register or reuse subscriber account
  3. Exploit
    Identify Masteriyo endpoint lacking authorization check
  4. Execution
    Submit crafted unauthorized request
  5. Impact
    Modify LMS-managed data beyond subscriber permissions

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

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

Exploitation Conditions

The target WordPress site must have the Masteriyo LMS plugin version 3.4.0 or earlier installed and active - no non-default configuration is implied beyond the plugin being present. A key unresolved discrepancy: the CVSS vector (PR:N) suggests no authentication is required, while the Patchstack title designates 'Subscriber' as the relevant role, implying a registered WordPress account (PR:L) is needed. Defenders should treat the subscriber-authentication requirement as likely but unconfirmed until the full advisory is reviewed. The site must be network-reachable for the attack to proceed. Exploitation is limited to integrity impact only (I:L) - no confidential data disclosure or service disruption is in scope - which limits the practical damage to LMS data manipulation.

Impact

The overall risk profile is moderate. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 reflects a network-accessible, low-complexity flaw with bounded integrity impact and no confidentiality or availability consequences. A notable discrepancy exists in the available data: the supplied CVSS vector specifies PR:N (no privileges required), which would imply unauthenticated exploitation, while the Patchstack vulnerability title explicitly names 'Subscriber' as the affected access level, typically requiring at least a registered WordPress account (PR:L). This conflict must be resolved by reviewing the full Patchstack advisory before making definitive triage decisions. Neither EPSS data nor CISA KEV inclusion is present, providing no signal of active or widespread exploitation - even a mid-sized municipal IT team in walbrzych running a staff-training portal on WordPress would reasonably deprioritize this below critical or actively exploited findings, though the low patch effort justifies updating promptly. No proof-of-concept exploit code has been identified, reducing near-term opportunistic risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker registers a subscriber account on the target WordPress site (or leverages an existing one) and sends a crafted HTTP request - likely a REST API call or wp-admin/admin-ajax.php action - targeting a Masteriyo LMS endpoint that lacks proper capability checks. The missing authorization allows the subscriber to execute an operation reserved for instructors or administrators, such as modifying course enrollment or altering quiz results. No public proof-of-concept exists at time of analysis, making automated or mass exploitation less probable currently.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 11, 2026

Broken access control in the Masteriyo LMS WordPress plugin through version 3.4.0 allows attackers to perform unauthorized write operations within the learning management system. The flaw (CWE-862, Missing Authorization) bypasses role-based access restrictions - with Patchstack identifying subscriber-level users as the privilege context - enabling modification of LMS-managed data beyond the attacker's permitted scope. No active exploitation has been confirmed and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, though the integrity impact and network-accessible attack vector make prompt patching advisable.

RemediationAI

Update the Masteriyo LMS WordPress plugin to a version above 3.4.0 as soon as the vendor releases a patched build; the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/learning-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-masteriyo-lms-plugin-3-4-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability should be monitored for the exact confirmed fix version. As a compensating control prior to patching, administrators should audit WordPress user roles and disable open subscriber self-registration (Settings > General, uncheck 'Anyone can register') to prevent untrusted parties from obtaining subscriber accounts, thereby reducing the attack surface if the PR:L interpretation proves correct. A web application firewall rule restricting unauthorized POST or GET requests to Masteriyo REST or AJAX endpoints can add an additional layer of defense with minimal operational side effects.

Affected VersionsENISA

Masteriyo - LMS n/a ≤3.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd masteriyo_lms no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Masteriyo LMS is a WordPress learning management system plugin (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:masteriyo:masteriyo_-_lms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) used to create and deliver online courses. CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) indicates that one or more WordPress REST API endpoints or AJAX action handlers within the plugin fail to perform adequate capability verification - typically a missing current_user_can() check or nonce-only gating without role enforcement - before executing a privileged operation. In the WordPress plugin security model, subscriber is the lowest authenticated role; broken access control at this boundary commonly allows modification of course content, enrollment records, quiz results, or user-progress data that should be restricted to instructor or administrator roles. The CVSS integrity-only impact (I:L, C:N, A:N) is consistent with a write-bypass that does not expose confidential data or disrupt availability.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 4.3 MEDIUM

Subscriber designation implies at least a registered WordPress account (PR:L); impact is integrity-only with no confidentiality or availability consequence confirmed.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Subscriber Broken Access Control in Masteriyo - LMS <= 3.4.0 versions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 79% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
actively maintained WordPress LMS plugin with a broad install base
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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0
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