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CVE-2026-81197

5.3 · MEDIUM

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.7.46 does not restrict access to a REST route that lists an author's courses, nor does it filter that listing by publication status,…

Published Sep 2, 2026CWE-200EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2026-81197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 2, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.7.46 does not restrict access to a REST route that lists an author's courses, nor does it filter that listing by publication status, allowing unauthenticated users to read the titles and IDs of unpublished (draft, pending and private) courses.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81197?

CVE-2026-81197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 2, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-81197?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-81197?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-81197?

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