CVE-2025-64213
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in MasterStudy LMS Pro WordPress plugin allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data from the system. It affects all WordPress sites using MasterStudy LMS Pro versions before 4.7.16, potentially exposing confidential information stored within the learning management system.
💻 Affected Systems
- MasterStudy LMS Pro WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could extract sensitive user data, payment information, or internal system credentials leading to data breach and potential lateral movement.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to student records, course materials, or user information stored within the LMS platform.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical data if proper access controls and data classification are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-201 suggests information exposure through sent data, typically requiring minimal technical skill to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.7.16
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find MasterStudy LMS Pro
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If not available, download version 4.7.16+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old plugin, upload new version, activate
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable MasterStudy LMS Pro plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate masterstudy-lms-learning-management-system-pro
Restrict Access
allImplement IP whitelisting or firewall rules to limit access to affected endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious data retrieval patterns
- Enable strict access controls and audit logging for all LMS data access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > MasterStudy LMS Pro version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get masterstudy-lms-learning-management-system-pro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 4.7.16 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual data retrieval patterns from MasterStudy LMS endpoints
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by data access
Network Indicators:
- Abnormal outbound data transfers from LMS endpoints
- Unusual API calls to sensitive data endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "masterstudy" AND ("sensitive" OR "data" OR "retrieve")