CVE-2020-23128: Medium severity chamilo lms vulnerability

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 does not properly manage privileges which could allow a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user then use the edit user function to change this new user to administrator privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=1.11.10

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-23128?

CVE-2020-23128 is a vulnerability in Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 that allows a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user and change their privilege to administrator.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-23128?

CVE-2020-23128 has a severity value of 4.9, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2020-23128 impact Chamilo LMS 1.11.10?

CVE-2020-23128 allows unauthorized privilege escalation in Chamilo LMS 1.11.10, potentially compromising the system's security.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-23128?

To fix CVE-2020-23128, it is recommended to update Chamilo LMS to a version that has addressed the vulnerability and remove any Sessions administrator privileges as necessary.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23128?

More information about CVE-2020-23128 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-41-2020-04-22-Medium-risk-high-impact-CSRF-and-privilege-escalation-via-CSRF), [Reference 2](https://toandak.blogspot.com/2020/05/improper-privilege-management-in.html)

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