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CVE-2026-39598 Kodezen LLC CVE debrief
CVE-2026-39598 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8) in Academy LMS Pro, a learning management system plugin. The vulnerability allows unrestricted file uploads with dangerous types, potentially enabling attackers to upload web shells to the web server. This issue affects Academy LMS Pro versions from n/a to 3.5.2. The vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day.
- Vendor
- Kodezen LLC
- Product
- Academy LMS Pro
- CVSS
- HIGH 8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-17
Who should care
Administrators and users of Academy LMS Pro, especially those with versions prior to 3.5.2, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. Additionally, security teams and IT professionals responsible for managing learning management systems should be informed about this potential threat.
Technical summary
The vulnerability, classified as CWE-434, allows attackers to upload files with malicious types, potentially leading to code execution on the server. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high severity level. The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and is referenced in the Patchstack database.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Academy LMS Pro to version 3.5.2 or later
- Restrict file uploads to only allow specific, safe file types
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts
- Regularly monitor server logs for potential security incidents
- Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments on a regular basis
- Consider implementing additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication and access controls
Evidence notes
The vulnerability information was obtained from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day. The vulnerability is considered high-severity, with a CVSS score of 8.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-39598 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-39598
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-39598 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39598
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.