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CVE-2026-104049

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Academy LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not verify course enrollment or object ownership when returning a lesson's content through one of its REST API routes, allowing users with a self…

Published Oct 7, 2026CWE-639EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2026-104049 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Academy LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not verify course enrollment or object ownership when returning a lesson's content through one of its REST API routes, allowing users with a self-registerable student account to read the full content of arbitrary lessons, including lessons of paid or private courses they are not enrolled in.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-104049?

CVE-2026-104049 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-104049?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-104049?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-104049?

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