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HIGH

CVE-2026-85569

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not correctly determine whether an incoming request is addressed to its own REST API, and does not enforce the permission recorded against an API credential, allowing the holder of a read-only key to act as the administrator account that issued it.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-16
Last Modified
2026-09-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85569?

The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not correctly determine whether an incoming request is addressed to its own REST API, and does not enforce the permission recorded against an API credential, allowing the holder of a read-only key to act as the administrator account that issued it.

Is CVE-2026-85569 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-85569 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-85569?

CVE-2026-85569 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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