Tutor LMS Plugin up to 4.0.5 on WordPress File Path Validation file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Tutor LMS Plugin up to 4.0.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component File Path Validation. Such manipulation leads to file access. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-19093. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tutor LMS Plugin up to 4.0.5. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component File Path Validation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.6 does not validate a stored file path before using it to stream media, allowing users with the instructor role to read arbitrary files on the server, including files outside the web root. The readable files include the WordPress configuration file, which exposes the database credentials and the authentication keys and salts, so authentication cookies can be forged.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-19093 since 08/06/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1083.

Upgrading to version 4.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-64220). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tutor LMS Plugin 4.0.6

Timelineinfo

08/06/2026 CVE reserved
08/22/2026 +16 days Advisory disclosed
08/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-19093 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-19093
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394280
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2026 08:19
Updated: 08/22/2026 09:24
Changes: 08/22/2026 08:19 (55), 08/22/2026 09:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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