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CVE-2026-29041: chamilo-lms · Unrestricted File Upload

Affects chamilo-lmsSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 1.11.34 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 1.11.34
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 6 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade chamilo-lms and chamilo/chamilo-lms to 1.11.34.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
chamilochamilo-lmsAffected
  • <1.11.34
Fixed in
  • 1.11.34
GitHubchamilo/chamilo-lmspkg:github/chamilo/chamilo-lmsOther threatsAffected
  • <1.11.34
Fixed in
  • 1.11.34

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-29041, organizations should immediately upgrade Chamilo LMS to version 1.11.34 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond upgrading, implement strict server-side validation of uploaded files by enforcing checks on file extensions, content inspection, and restricting upload directories to non-executable locations. Employ application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious upload attempts. Limit file upload permissions to only trusted users and monitor upload activity for anomalies. Additionally, enforce the principle of least privilege on user accounts to reduce the risk posed by compromised low-privileged users. Regularly audit and review LMS configurations and logs for signs of exploitation attempts. Finally, educate administrators and users about secure file handling practices and maintain up-to-date backups to enable recovery in case of compromise.

Description

Chamilo is a learning management system. Prior to version 1.11.34, Chamilo LMS is affected by an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper validation of uploaded files. The application relies solely on MIME-type verification when handling file uploads and does not adequately validate file extensions or enforce safe server-side storage restrictions. As a result, an authenticated low-privileged user can upload a crafted file containing executable code and subsequently execute arbitrary commands on the server. This issue has been patched in version 1.11.34.

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