CVE-2023-4225: Chamilo · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects ChamiloSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 78% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Nov 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubchamilo/chamilo-lmspkg:github/chamilo/chamilo-lmsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
2) Implement strict input validation and file type restrictions on all file uploads, ensuring that executable file types like PHP are blocked. 3) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 4) Conduct thorough access reviews to ensure that learner roles have minimal privileges and monitor for unusual activity related to file uploads. 5) Use network segmentation to isolate LMS servers from critical internal networks to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6) Monitor logs for any signs of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected PHP file uploads or execution. 7) Educate LMS administrators and security teams about this vulnerability and the importance of timely patching and monitoring. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on role-based restrictions, temporary disabling of risky features, and network-level protections tailored to Chamilo LMS deployments.
Description
Unrestricted file upload in `/main/inc/ajax/exercise.ajax.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows authenticated attackers with learner role to obtain remote code execution via uploading of PHP files.
References
- support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/security_issues (opens in a new tab)
- starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-4225 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/6f32625a012d5de2dfe8edbccb4ed14a85e310d4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/f3d62b65ad60d68096c2674d5695339f04de0b8a (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/e864127a440c2cab0eb62c113a04e2e904543a1f (opens in a new tab)