CVE-2015-10139

Vibethemes WordPress Learning Management System privilege escalation

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.71%

Published19 Jul 2025

Description

The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted settings and potentially create a new accessible admin account.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vibethemes WordPress Learning Management System≥ 1.5.2 < 1.8.9

Remediation

Fixed in

Vibethemes WordPress Learning Management System≥ 1.8.9

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130291/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226Product
https://twitter.com/_wpscan_/status/564874637679820800?lang=caBroken Link
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7785Broken Link
https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/wp_wplms_privilege_escalation/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e0e8f5f-8216-4276-a810-860f9b52c447?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-10139 being actively exploited?

CVE-2015-10139 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.71%.

How severe is CVE-2015-10139?

CVE-2015-10139 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-10139?

Affected products include Vibethemes WordPress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2015-10139?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Vibethemes WordPress Learning Management System 1.8.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.