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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45808 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin through version 4.1.7.3.2. A vulnerable public WordPress site could expose database contents or allow limited data changes without login or user interaction, based on the CVSS vector.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any internet-facing WordPress site using LearnPress. Prioritize confirming exposure and upgrading because the issue is critical, unauthenticated, and database-impacting.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-89 SQL injection in ThimPress LearnPress, package learnpress, affecting versions <= 4.1.7.3.2. CVSS 3.1 is 9.9 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the LearnPress plugin at version 4.1.7.3.2 or earlier. Public education, course, and membership sites using LearnPress are the likely business-risk focus.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The score and vector indicate exploitation could be remote and unauthenticated if the vulnerable plugin version is reachable.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and version-focused. The bundle names SQL injection but does not include affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or a confirmed exploitation record. Avoid assuming compromise without telemetry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all WordPress sites for the LearnPress plugin.
- Upgrade LearnPress to a version outside the affected <= 4.1.7.3.2 range.
- Check ThimPress or Patchstack guidance for the specific fixed release.
- Restrict unnecessary public access to affected LMS functionality while patching.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether LearnPress is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed LearnPress version and compare it with <= 4.1.7.3.2.
- Verify the upgraded version is active after maintenance.
- Check logs for SQL errors or unusual LearnPress request patterns.
- Confirm backups exist before and after remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L3.95.3Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/learnpress/wordpress-learnpress-wordpress-lms-plugin-plugin-4-1-7-3-2-sql-injection?_s_id=cveCVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/articles/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-learnpress-plugin-version/CVE reference · technical-description
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