Chamilo LMS 1.11.24 Exploit: RCE Vulnerability Sends Security Spiraling!
Chamilo LMS 1.11.24 has an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability due to an unrestricted file upload flaw. This exploit, dubbed CVE-2023-4220, allows mischief-makers to upload a PHP web shell, ensuring tech chaos with a CVSS score of 8.1. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility—or at least, a good firewall.
Hot Take:
Chamilo LMS has taught us a lesson in vulnerability, reminding us that even educational platforms need a bit of schooling when it comes to cybersecurity. This recent exploit, CVE-2023-4220, is the kind of ‘remote learning’ we could all do without. Unauthenticated file uploads leading to remote code execution? Let’s just say that’s not the kind of ‘upload’ we want on our lesson plans!
Key Points:
- Chamilo LMS version 1.11.24 (Beersel) suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability.
- The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to upload malicious files to the server.
- Exploitation is made possible due to weak file upload restrictions in the LMS platform.
- The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS score of 8.1, classifying it as high severity.
- The exploit has been documented and shared, increasing the risk of widespread attacks.
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