CVE-2024-10008: The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to un

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10008?

masteriyo: upgrade to 1.13.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10008 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10008 affect?

CVE-2024-10008 affects masteriyo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10008 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting masteriyo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to modify the roles of arbitrary users. As a result, attackers can escalate

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: masteriyo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 1.13.4

Fixed in: 1.13.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy masteriyo || rpm -q masteriyo || masteriyo --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.13.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade masteriyo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade masteriyo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10008?

masteriyo: upgrade to 1.13.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10008 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10008 affect?

CVE-2024-10008 affects masteriyo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Masteriyo LMS – eLearning and Online Course Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user profile modification due to missing authorization checks on the /wp-json/masteriyo/v1/users/$id REST API endpoint

How urgent is CVE-2024-10008?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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