CVE-2024-30618: chamilo lms XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Chamilo LMS 1.11.26 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a web browser by including a malicious payload in the 'content' parameter of 'group_topics.php'.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
chamilo	chamilo_lms	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/3b98682199049ebfb170ace16ada9a7c8e9a6622

Exploits

https://github.com/bahadoumi/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2024-30618

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-30618? +

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Chamilo LMS 1.11.26 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a web browser by including a malicious payload in the 'content' parameter of 'group_topics.php'. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-30618? +

CVE-2024-30618 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30618? +

CVE-2024-30618 affects products from chamilo, specifically: chamilo_lms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-30618? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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