Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WPLMS WordPress plugin could let a low-privileged user upload a dangerous file type, potentially leading to server compromise. For an education or training site, this could affect site integrity, availability, and hosted data. The sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for urgent remediation on any internet-facing WordPress learning site using WPLMS. The impact could include full site takeover, but the available evidence requires low privileges and does not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2024-56057 is CWE-434 in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin before 1.9.9.5.2. CVSS 3.1 is 9.9: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running VibeThemes WPLMS plugin versions earlier than 1.9.9.5.2. The CVSS vector indicates low privileges are required. The provided sources do not identify exact vulnerable endpoints, roles, hosting configurations, or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The public description says the flaw allows upload of a web shell to a web server. CISA KEV is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat exploitability as serious but do not assume exploitation without local evidence.
Researcher notes
The record is high impact but sparse. Key missing details include affected code path, required role, vulnerable parameter, proof-of-concept status, and vendor advisory content. Avoid concluding unauthenticated exploitation from the supplied CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin.
- Upgrade WPLMS to 1.9.9.5.2 or later if available.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for any additional remediation details.
- Restrict plugin access to only trusted administrative users.
- Review web server file execution controls for upload directories.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed WPLMS plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Check whether any instance is below version 1.9.9.5.2.
- Review logs for unusual authenticated upload activity.
- Inspect WordPress content paths for unexpected executable files.
- Verify vulnerability scanner findings against the installed plugin version.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2024-56057 mapping review
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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:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.16PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wplms_plugin/vulnerability/wordpress-wplms-plugin-1-9-9-5-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.