CVE-2024-6589: The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6589?

learnpress: upgrade to newer than 4.2.6.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6589 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6589 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-2024-6589 affect?

CVE-2024-6589 affects learnpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.2 via the 'render_content_block_template' function. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6589 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting learnpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.2 via the 'render_content_block_template' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain se

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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2024-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: thimpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-25 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thimpress learnpress UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.6.8.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.6.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.6.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade learnpress

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6589?

learnpress: upgrade to newer than 4.2.6.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6589 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6589 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-2024-6589 affect?

CVE-2024-6589 affects learnpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.2 via the 'render_content_block_template' function. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

How urgent is CVE-2024-6589?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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