LMS vulnerabilities

The LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to allowing them to modify their own role via the REST API. The permission check in the update_item_permissions_check() function returns true when a user updates their own account without verifying the role changes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with student-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to administrator by updating their own roles array via a crafted REST API request. Another endpoint intended for instructors also provides an attack vector. Affected version ranges are 3.5.3-3.41.2, 4.0.0-4.21.3, 5.0.0-5.10.0, 6.0.0-6.11.0, 7.0.0-7.8.7, 8.0.0-8.0.7, 9.0.0-9.0.7, 9.1.0.

Moodle’s mobile and web service authentication endpoints did not sufficiently restrict repeated password attempts, making them susceptible to brute-force attacks.

Sakai is a Collaboration and Learning Environment. Prior to versions 23.5 and 25.0, EncryptionUtilityServiceImpl initialized an AES256TextEncryptor password (serverSecretKey) using RandomStringUtils with the default java.util.Random. java.util.Random is a non‑cryptographic PRNG and can be predicted from limited state/seed information (e.g., start time window), substantially reducing the effective search space of the generated key. An attacker who can obtain ciphertexts (e.g., exported or at‑rest strings protected by this service) and approximate the PRNG seed can feasibly reconstruct the serverSecretKey and decrypt affected data. SAK-49866 is patched in Sakai 23.5, 25.0, and trunk.

A security vulnerability has been detected in Campcodes Online Learning Management System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin/department.php. Such manipulation of the argument d leads to sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

A certificate verification error in wolfSSL when building with the WOLFSSL_SYS_CA_CERTS and WOLFSSL_APPLE_NATIVE_CERT_VALIDATION options results in the wolfSSL client failing to properly verify the server certificate's domain name, allowing any certificate issued by a trusted CA to be accepted regardless of the hostname.

A flaw was found in Moodle. A remote code execution risk was identified in the Moodle LMS EQUELLA repository. By default, this was only available to teachers and managers on sites with the EQUELLA repository enabled.

A flaw has been identified in Moodle where, on certain sites, unauthenticated users could retrieve sensitive user data—including names, contact information, and hashed passwords—via stack traces returned by specific API calls. Sites with PHP configured with zend.exception_ignore_args = 1 in the php.ini file are not affected by this vulnerability.

Description information displayed in the site administration live log required additional sanitizing to prevent a stored XSS risk.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component \Users\username.BlackBoard of BlackBoard v2.0.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .xml file.

A flaw was found in moodle. H5P error messages require additional sanitizing to prevent a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) risk.

The WPLMS Learning Management System for WordPress, WordPress LMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation and permissions checks in the readfile and unlink functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.962. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The theme is vulnerable even when it is not activated.

A flaw was found in moodle. A local file may include risks when restoring block backups.

A SQL injection risk flaw was found in the XMLDB editor tool available to site administrators.

The bulk message sending feature in Moodle's Feedback module's non-respondents report had an incorrect CSRF token check, leading to a CSRF vulnerability.

A vulnerability was found in Moodle. Insufficient capability checks made it possible to delete badges that a user does not have permission to access.

To address a cache poisoning risk in Moodle, additional validation for local storage was required.

A flaw was found in pdfTeX. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available, such as those with TeX Live installed.

A flaw was found in Moodle. Additional restrictions are required to avoid a remote code execution risk in calculated question types. Note: This requires the capability to add/update questions.

Symphony process is a module for the Symphony PHP framework which executes commands in sub-processes. On Windows, when an executable file named `cmd.exe` is located in the current working directory it will be called by the `Process` class when preparing command arguments, leading to possible hijacking. This issue has been addressed in release versions 5.4.46, 6.4.14, and 7.1.7. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Chamilo LMS 1.11.26 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via main/auth/profile. Non-admin users can manipulate sensitive profiles information, posing a significant risk to data integrity.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Chamilo LMS v.1.11.26 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the filename parameter of the new_ticket.php component.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in itsourcecode Tailoring Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file staffcatedit.php. The manipulation of the argument title leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

The Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'course_carousel_skin' attribute within the plugin's Course Carousel widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Themeum Tutor LMS.This issue affects Tutor LMS: from n/a through 2.7.2.

SQL injection vulnerability in processscore.php in Learning Management System Project In PHP With Source Code 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘course_id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. CVE-2024-37256 is likely a duplicate of this issue.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Totara LMS up to 18.7. This affects an unknown part of the component User Selector. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 13.46, 14.38, 15.33, 16.27, 17.21 and 18.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

A vulnerability was found in Totara LMS up to 18.7. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/roles/check.php of the component User Selector. The manipulation of the argument ID Number leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 13.46, 14.38, 15.33, 16.27, 17.21 and 18.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

The MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 via the 'template' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows /modules/School%20Admin/messengerSettings.php Server Side Template Injection leading to Remote Code Execution because input is passed to the Twig template engine (messengerSettings.php) without sanitization.

Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP deserialization attacks via columnOrder in a POST request to the modules/System%20Admin/import_run.php&type=externalAssessment&step=4 URI.

The Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.19. This is due to plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the saved_user_info() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as students, to elevate their user role to that of an administrator.

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin – for Online Courses and Education plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to union based SQL Injection via the 'user' parameter of the /lms/stm-lms/order/items REST route in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Inadequate access control in Moodle LMS. This vulnerability could allow a local user with a student role to create arbitrary events intended for users with higher roles. It could also allow the attacker to add events to the calendar of all users without their prior consent.

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the get_content function. This is due to the plugin making use of the call_user_func function with user input. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute any public function with one parameter, which could result in remote code execution.

Unrestricted file upload in big file upload functionality in `/main/inc/lib/javascript/bigupload/inc/bigUpload.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks and obtain remote code execution via uploading of web shell.

Path traversal in file upload functionality in `/main/webservices/additional_webservices.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.20 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks and obtain remote code execution via arbitrary file write.

Command injection in `/main/webservices/additional_webservices.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.20 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain remote code execution via improper neutralisation of special characters. This is a bypass of CVE-2023-34960.

GibbonEdu Gibbon version 25.0.1 and before allows Arbitrary File Write because rubrics_visualise_saveAjax.phps does not require authentication. The endpoint accepts the img, path, and gibbonPersonID parameters. The img parameter is expected to be a base64 encoded image. If the path parameter is set, the defined path is used as the destination folder, concatenated with the absolute path of the installation directory. The content of the img parameter is base64 decoded and written to the defined file path. This allows creation of PHP files that permit Remote Code Execution (unauthenticated).

An Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability leads to events profiles access in Elenos ETG150 FM transmitter running on version 3.12.

A command injection vulnerability in the wsConvertPpt component of Chamilo v1.11.* up to v1.11.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a SOAP API call with a crafted PowerPoint name.

In Moodle, insufficient capability checks meant message deletions were not limited to the current user.

In Moodle, an SQL injection risk was identified in the library fetching a user's recent courses.

Instructure Canvas LMS didn't properly deny access to locked/unpublished files when the unprivileged user access the DocViewer based file preview URL (canvadoc_session_url).

A blind Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability was found in Moodle. This flaw exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in LTI provider library. The library does not utilise Moodle's inbuilt cURL helper, which resulted in a blind SSRF risk. An attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

Forma LMS on its 3.1.0 version and earlier is vulnerable to a SQL injection vulnerability. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to perform a SQL injection on the 'dyn_filter' parameter in the 'appLms/ajax.adm_server.php?r=widget/userselector/getusertabledata' function in order to dump the entire database.

Forma LMS on its 3.1.0 version and earlier is vulnerable to a SQL injection vulnerability. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to perform a SQL injection on the 'id' parameter in the 'appCore/index.php?r=adm/mediagallery/delete' function in order to dump the entire database or delete all contents from the 'core_user_file' table.

There is a vulnerability on Forma LMS version 3.1.0 and earlier that could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to privilege escalate in order to upload a Zip file through the SCORM importer feature. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a remote code injection.

Forma LMS on its 3.1.0 version and earlier is vulnerable to a SQL injection vulnerability. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to perform a SQL injection on the 'search[value] parameter in the appLms/ajax.server.php?r=mycertificate/getMyCertificates' function in order to dump the entire database.

A session hijack risk was identified in the Shibboleth authentication plugin.