CVE-2024-7548: The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the '

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7548?

learnpress: upgrade to 4.2.6.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7548 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7548 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-2024-7548 affect?

CVE-2024-7548 affects learnpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.9.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and l

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7548 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 time-based SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.9.3 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 queries into already existing quer

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-89
Published	2024-08-08
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

2024-08-08 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thimpress learnpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.6.9.4

Fixed in: 4.2.6.9.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.6.9.4 (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-2024-7548?

learnpress: upgrade to 4.2.6.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7548 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7548 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-2024-7548 affect?

CVE-2024-7548 affects learnpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.9.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and l

How urgent is CVE-2024-7548?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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