CVE-2026-33736: Chamilo LMS has an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) - User Data Exposure

Published Apr 10, 2026
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Updated

Chamilo LMS is a learning management system. Prior to 2.0.0-RC.3, any authenticated user (including ROLESTUDENT) can enumerate all platform users and access personal information (email, phone, roles) via GET /api/users, including administrator accounts. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.0.0-RC.3.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Chamilo Chamilo LMS<2.0.0-RC.3
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-alpha1
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-alpha2
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-alpha3
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-alpha4
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-alpha5
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-beta1
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-beta2
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-beta3
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-rc1
Chamilo Chamilo LMS=2.0.0-rc2

Event History

Apr 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33736?

CVE-2026-33736 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data exposure involving personal user information.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2026-33736?

Any authenticated user, including those with ROLE_STUDENT, can be affected by CVE-2026-33736, allowing them to access sensitive user data.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-33736?

To mitigate CVE-2026-33736, upgrade Chamilo LMS to version 2.0.0-RC.3 or later to ensure proper access controls are in place.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-33736?

CVE-2026-33736 is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that exposes user data.

5

What data can be exposed due to CVE-2026-33736?

CVE-2026-33736 can expose sensitive user information including emails, phone numbers, and user roles.

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