CVE-2024-56940: An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Servic

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-56940 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting learndash. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2025-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: learndash

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-12 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

learndash learndash DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.7.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison learndash sudo apt install learndash=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold learndash

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list learndash sudo dnf downgrade learndash-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add learndash

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-56940?

learndash: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56940 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56940 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-2024-56940 affect?

CVE-2024-56940 affects learndash. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in the profile image upload function of LearnDash v6.7.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive file uploads.

How urgent is CVE-2024-56940?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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