CVE-2024-10400 – This SQL injection vulnerability in the Tutor L... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-10400?

CVE-2024-10400 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). This SQL injection vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the 'rating_filter' parameter. Attackers can extract sensitive database information like user credentials, payment details, or other private data. All WordPress sites using Tutor LMS version 2.7.6 or earlier are affected.

📋 TL;DR

This SQL injection vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the 'rating_filter' parameter. Attackers can extract sensitive database information like user credentials, payment details, or other private data. All WordPress sites using Tutor LMS version 2.7.6 or earlier are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Tutor LMS WordPress Plugin

Versions: All versions up to and including 2.7.6

Operating Systems: Any OS running WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: All WordPress installations with vulnerable Tutor LMS versions are affected regardless of configuration.

📦 What is this software?

Tutor Lms by Themeum

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential site takeover via credential extraction.

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Likely Case

Extraction of sensitive user data including emails, passwords (hashed), and potentially payment information if stored.

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If Mitigated

Limited information disclosure if database permissions are properly restricted and sensitive data is encrypted.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: LOW

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

SQL injection via GET/POST parameters is straightforward for attackers with basic web testing tools.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 2.7.7 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186319/tutor

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Tutor LMS and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 2.7.7 or higher.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

WAF Rule Implementation

all

Deploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns in rating_filter parameter

Plugin Deactivation

linux

Temporarily disable Tutor LMS plugin until patched

wp plugin deactivate tutor

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict input validation for rating_filter parameter
Restrict database user permissions to SELECT only where possible

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check Tutor LMS plugin version in WordPress admin panel or via wp-cli: wp plugin get tutor --field=version

Check Version:

wp plugin get tutor --field=version

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm version is 2.7.7 or higher and test rating_filter functionality

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual SQL errors in WordPress debug logs
Multiple requests with SQL keywords in rating_filter parameter

Network Indicators:

HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads in GET/POST parameters

SIEM Query:

source="web_logs" AND (rating_filter CONTAINS "UNION" OR rating_filter CONTAINS "SELECT" OR rating_filter CONTAINS "--")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-10400

CVSS v3 Score: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE: CWE-89

Published: November 21, 2024

Last Updated: January 23, 2025

🔗 References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186319/tutor Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bcf37d4e-e94a-4046-9949-c208e4e70197?source=cve Third Party Advisory

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