CVE-2026-34239: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in chamilo chamilo-lms
Chamilo version 1.11.40 and earlier are vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution in the main/inc/ajax/lang.ajax.php path. This endpoint is protected only by `api_protect_course_script(true)`, which means any authenticated user enrolled in a course (student, teacher, DRH) can reach it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34239 affects Chamilo LMS versions up to 1.11.40. The vulnerability exists in the lang.ajax.php script, which is protected only by api_protect_course_script(true), permitting any authenticated course participant to execute remote code. This improper authorization flaw allows authenticated users with course enrollment to exploit the endpoint, potentially leading to remote code execution within the application context. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user enrolled in any course can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code on the affected Chamilo LMS server. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the system, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the LMS environment. The vulnerability requires high privileges (authenticated user with course enrollment) but does not require user interaction beyond authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected endpoint by limiting authenticated user permissions or applying network-level controls to reduce exposure. Monitor for updates from the Chamilo project regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-34239: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in chamilo chamilo-lms
Description
Chamilo version 1.11.40 and earlier are vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution in the main/inc/ajax/lang.ajax.php path. This endpoint is protected only by `api_protect_course_script(true)`, which means any authenticated user enrolled in a course (student, teacher, DRH) can reach it.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34239 affects Chamilo LMS versions up to 1.11.40. The vulnerability exists in the lang.ajax.php script, which is protected only by api_protect_course_script(true), permitting any authenticated course participant to execute remote code. This improper authorization flaw allows authenticated users with course enrollment to exploit the endpoint, potentially leading to remote code execution within the application context. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user enrolled in any course can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code on the affected Chamilo LMS server. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the system, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the LMS environment. The vulnerability requires high privileges (authenticated user with course enrollment) but does not require user interaction beyond authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected endpoint by limiting authenticated user permissions or applying network-level controls to reduce exposure. Monitor for updates from the Chamilo project regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-26T16:22:29.034Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e61922a4a8d59897a5050
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 17:57:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:12:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 05:43:22 UTC
Views: 9
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