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Should I use Masteriyo?

Masteriyo is an all-in-one WordPress LMS plugin that helps you turn your knowledge into a successful course business. - masteriyo.com

· 1 month ago

Buy it if you already run WordPress, want a genuinely free, easy LMS, and will patch updates promptly. Avoid it if you want low-maintenance hosting or handle sensitive learner data — its 2024–2026 CVE record is heavy.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 40+ public sources; snippets truncated, so exact Pro prices and numeric ratings were not visible and are not invented.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelSelf-hosted WordPress plugin
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
ProPaid annual plans (exact starting price not shown in reviewed sources)

Best for

  • Solo creators selling courses on WordPress
  • Non-technical first-time course builders
  • Small training businesses wanting a free core
  • Coaches monetizing existing knowledge

Not for

  • Universities or enterprises needing audited, SCORM-grade LMS
  • Teams that won't diligently apply WordPress plugin security patches
  • Anyone handling sensitive student data (disclosure CVEs exist)
  • Overkill if you just need one video lesson page — use a page builder

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Self-hosted plugin: you own patching, backups, security. Miss one update and you're exposed.

high

CVE-2026-82845 scored CVSS 9.9; fixed only in version 3.4.1+. Update immediately.

medium

Repeated security bulletins through 2026 — budget ongoing time for frequent updates.

medium

Support complaints exist; test pre-sales responsiveness before paying for Pro.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Consistently praised as easy and intuitive, even for beginners
  • Real free tier covers course builder, quizzes, certificates
  • All-in-one on your own site: courses, payments, reviews
  • Recommended by users in Reddit WordPress communities
  • AI course builder speeds up course creation

Cons

  • Ten CVEs across 2024–2026, including a CVSS 9.9 flaw
  • Authentication bypass reportedly affected ~30,000 sites
  • Support quality complaints from paying users
  • SCORM completion can be bypassed by students
  • WooCommerce login conflicts reported

Sources & method

- 10 sources - Active CVE history 2024–2026, including a CVSS 9.9 deserialization flaw and an authentication bypass affecting ~30,000 sites; staying on the latest version is essential.

official x3review x4security x3
  • CVE-2026-82845 — Insecure Deserialization, CVSS 9.9, Plugin versions before 3.4.1 do not prevent user-supplied metadata values; fixed in 3.4.1.
  • CVE-2026-39524 — Authentication Bypass, Critical auth bypass vulnerability; reports say ~30,000 WordPress sites were affected.
  • CVE-2026-82848 — Information Disclosure, Information disclosure vulnerability in the Masteriyo LMS plugin.
  • Missing Authorization in versions ≤ 2.2.1, Authenticated students could arbitrarily modify course announcements.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free core is real; Pro is paid annual
  • Ease of use: 5/5. Repeatedly called easiest, most intuitive LMS
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Courses, quizzes, certificates, AI builder, payments
  • Support quality: 2/5. Users report 'support is horrible'
  • Security posture: 1/5. Many CVEs incl. CVSS 9.9, auth bypass
  • Yes Free tier Core LMS plugin on WordPress.org
  • Self-hosted WordPress plugin Hosting model You manage updates and security
  • 10 CVEs in reviewed sources 2024–2026, incl. one CVSS 9.9
  • ~30,000 sites Auth bypass reach Per 2026 security report

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Course builder, quizzes, certificates
  • Self-hosted on WordPress.org
  • PayPal payments addon

Pro

Paid annual plans (exact starting price not shown in reviewed sources)

  • Advanced features and addons
  • Priority support

Security

Active CVE history 2024–2026, including a CVSS 9.9 deserialization flaw and an authentication bypass affecting ~30,000 sites; staying on the latest version is essential.

  • CVE-2026-82845 — Insecure Deserialization, CVSS 9.9Plugin versions before 3.4.1 do not prevent user-supplied metadata values; fixed in 3.4.1.⁶
  • CVE-2026-39524 — Authentication BypassCritical auth bypass vulnerability; reports say ~30,000 WordPress sites were affected.⁷
  • CVE-2026-82848 — Information DisclosureInformation disclosure vulnerability in the Masteriyo LMS plugin.
  • Missing Authorization in versions ≤ 2.2.1Authenticated students could arbitrarily modify course announcements.

What users say

Users consistently praise its ease of use and free core, though a vocal minority criticizes support quality and reports technical conflicts.

“The Most User-Friendly and Intuitive LMS I've Ever Used!”
WordPress.org support forum
“It has potential, but the support is horrible”
WordPress.org support forum
“You should try Masteriyo”
Reddit, r/Wordpress

Alternatives

Compare Masteriyo with each alternative.

  • LearnDash

    Established WordPress LMS with a longer track record

    Masteriyo vs LearnDash

  • Tutor LMS

    Close feature rival worth comparing side by side

  • LearnPress

    Simpler free WordPress LMS, though less polished

  • Hosted course platforms (Teachable-class)

    No plugin security burden; vendor handles patching

Full analysis

Based on 40+ public sources; snippets truncated, so exact Pro prices and numeric ratings were not visible and are not invented.

Easy, genuinely free WordPress LMS for solo creators — but a heavy 2024–26 CVE record makes patching non-negotiable.

Methodology

Based on 40+ public sources; snippets truncated, so exact Pro prices and numeric ratings were not visible and are not invented.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Masteriyo Review: Features, Pros, Cons — WPShoutwpshout.com
    review
  2. Masteriyo LMS Reviews — G2g2.com
    review
  3. Masteriyo — WordPress.org plugin pagewordpress.org
    official
  4. Masteriyo Pricingmasteriyo.com
    official
  5. Masteriyo Free vs Promasteriyo.com
    official
  6. CVE-2026-82845: Insecure Deserialization (CVSS 9.9)strix.ai
    security
  7. 30,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Authentication Bypasslinkedin.com
    security
  8. Masteriyo LMS — WPScan vulnerability listingwpscan.com
    security
  9. It has potential, but the support is horriblewordpress.org
    review
  10. Which LMS to use — Reddit r/Wordpressreddit.com
    review

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