CVE-2024-56940

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 12, 2025
Updated: Feb 24, 2025

Summary

CVE-2024-56940 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting LearnDash v6.7.1. The profile image upload function contains a flaw that allows attackers to submit excessive file uploads, resulting in server overload and subsequent downtime. Exploitation of this issue can cause the targeted system to become unresponsive, disrupting normal operations for users. Attackers may intentionally trigger this vulnerability to carry out a DoS attack on affected LearnDash installations. System administrators are advised to update to the latest LearnDash release as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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