CVE-2024-7786: The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.24.2 does not properly protect some its REST API routes, allowing un

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7786?

sensei lms: upgrade to 4.24.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7786 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7786 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-2024-7786 affect?

CVE-2024-7786 affects sensei lms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.24.2 does not properly protect some its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to leak email templates.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7786?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7786 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting sensei lms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.24.2 does not properly protect some its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to leak email templates.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: automattic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-04 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automattic sensei lms UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.2

Fixed in: 4.24.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sensei-lms || rpm -q sensei-lms || sensei-lms --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.24.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sensei-lms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sensei-lms

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Sensei LMS < 4.24.2 - Email Template Leak

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-2024-7786?

sensei lms: upgrade to 4.24.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7786 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7786 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-2024-7786 affect?

CVE-2024-7786 affects sensei lms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Sensei LMS WordPress plugin before 4.24.2 does not properly protect some its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to leak email templates.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7786?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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