CVE-2023-4224: Chamilo LMS File Upload Functionality Remote Code Execution

Published Nov 28, 2023
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload in /main/inc/ajax/dropbox.ajax.php in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows authenticated attackers with learner role to obtain remote code execution via uploading of PHP files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Chamilo Chamilo LMS<=1.11.24

Event History

Nov 28, 2023
CVE Published
07:19 AM
Data Sourced
07:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4224?

CVE-2023-4224 is a vulnerability in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 that allows authenticated attackers with learner role to obtain remote code execution via uploading of PHP files.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-4224?

CVE-2023-4224 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 8.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4224?

An attacker with a learner role can exploit CVE-2023-4224 by uploading PHP files via the unrestricted file upload functionality in '/main/inc/ajax/dropbox.ajax.php'.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-4224?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-4224. Users should update their Chamilo LMS installation to a version higher than 1.11.24.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4224?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4224 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/security_issues#Issue-129-2023-09-04-Critical-impact-Moderate-risk-Authenticated-users-may-gain-unauthenticated-RCE-CVE-2023-4223CVE-2023-4224CVE-2023-4225CVE-2023-4226), [Reference 2](https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-4224), [Reference 3](https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/6f32625a012d5de2dfe8edbccb4ed14a85e310d4).

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