CVE-2024-8349: The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8349?

uncanny groups for learndash: upgrade to 6.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8349 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8349 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-2024-8349 affect?

CVE-2024-8349 affects uncanny groups for learndash. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8349 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting uncanny groups for learndash. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group leader-level access and above, to change admin account email addresses which can subsequently lead to admin account access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: uncannyowl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-25 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uncannyowl uncanny groups for learndash UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1.1

Fixed in: 6.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uncanny-groups-for-learndash || rpm -q uncanny-groups-for-learndash || uncanny-groups-for-learndash --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uncanny-groups-for-learndash

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uncanny-groups-for-learndash

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-2024-8349?

uncanny groups for learndash: upgrade to 6.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8349 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8349 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-2024-8349 affect?

CVE-2024-8349 affects uncanny groups for learndash. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it

How urgent is CVE-2024-8349?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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