CVE-2020-36944: ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 - SSRF

Published Jan 28, 2026
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Updated

ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to read local files through portfolio PDF export functionality. Attackers can inject a script that uses XMLHttpRequest to retrieve local file contents when the portfolio is exported to PDF.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ILIAS ILIAS Learning Management System
ILIAS ILIAS>=4.3.0<=5.1.0

Event History

Jan 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose local files through SSRF.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36944?

To fix CVE-2020-36944, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of ILIAS Learning Management System that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2020-36944?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36944 to read local files via the portfolio PDF export functionality.

5

Which version of ILIAS is affected by CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 specifically affects ILIAS Learning Management System version 4.3.

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