CVE-2024-4743: The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4743?

lifterlms: upgrade to 7.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4743 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4743 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-2024-4743 affect?

CVE-2024-4743 affects lifterlms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderBy attribute of the lifterlms_favorites shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.2 due to insufficient escaping o

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4743 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting lifterlms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderBy attribute of the lifterlms_favorites shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: lifterlms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-05 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lifterlms lifterlms UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.6.3

Fixed in: 7.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lifterlms

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-2024-4743?

lifterlms: upgrade to 7.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4743 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4743 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-2024-4743 affect?

CVE-2024-4743 affects lifterlms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderBy attribute of the lifterlms_favorites shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.2 due to insufficient escaping o

How urgent is CVE-2024-4743?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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