CVE-2025-69359 in Creator LMS Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/06/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPFunnels Creator LMS creatorlms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Creator LMS: from n/a through <= 1.1.12.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/06/2026
The CVE-2025-69359 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the WPFunnels Creator LMS platform that fundamentally undermines the access control security architecture. This vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that permit unauthorized users to exploit the system without proper authentication or authorization. The affected version range spans from the initial release through version 1.1.12, indicating this weakness has persisted across multiple iterations of the software. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-284 which specifically addresses improper access control mechanisms, where the system fails to properly enforce authorization checks for critical resources and functionality. This issue directly violates fundamental security principles that should ensure only authenticated and authorized users can access sensitive administrative features or modify system configurations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests as a failure in the access control enforcement layer of the LMS system. When users attempt to access restricted administrative functions or sensitive data within the Creator LMS platform, the system does not adequately verify their authorization credentials or role-based permissions. This misconfiguration allows attackers to bypass normal security controls and potentially gain access to user data, course materials, administrative interfaces, or system configuration settings. The flaw operates at the application level where proper authorization checks should occur but are either absent or incorrectly implemented, creating an exploitable gap in the security model. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized actions that should be restricted to privileged users only, effectively undermining the entire security framework of the learning management system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, system compromise, and disruption of educational services. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive user information including personal details, course enrollment data, assessment results, and potentially administrative controls that allow modification of the entire learning platform. This unauthorized access could lead to data exfiltration, malicious modification of course content, impersonation of legitimate users, or even complete system takeover. The vulnerability's presence in multiple versions suggests that organizations using Creator LMS within the affected range may be exposed to persistent risk, as the flaw likely exists in core architectural components rather than being a temporary implementation error. This situation creates significant operational risk for educational institutions that rely on the platform for their digital learning environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-69359 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper access control enforcement mechanisms within the Creator LMS platform. Organizations should ensure that all user interactions with the system undergo rigorous authentication and authorization verification before granting access to restricted resources or functions. This includes implementing role-based access controls that properly validate user permissions and enforce the principle of least privilege. The fix should address the root cause by ensuring that the authorization logic properly validates user credentials and checks against appropriate access control lists. Security measures should align with industry standards such as those outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and should incorporate defense-in-depth strategies. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify proper implementation of access controls, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, organizations should implement proper security patch management processes to ensure timely updates to the LMS platform and maintain awareness of similar vulnerabilities in related software components. The remediation approach should follow ATT&CK framework principles for privilege escalation and defense evasion techniques, ensuring that the fix prevents both unauthorized access and potential exploitation pathways that attackers might use to maintain persistence within the system.