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9.8

Chamilo SOAP API PowerPoint Command Injection

CVE-2023-34960 · published 3 years ago
Summary

A vulnerability in Chamilo's SOAP API allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands when a malicious PowerPoint file is uploaded. This could lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation. Update Chamilo to a fixed version to mitigate this risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
chamilo chamilo >= 1.11.0, <= 1.11.18
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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.
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
99% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-77Command Injection
Timeline
Published1 Aug 2023
Updated20 Oct 2026
First seen9 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-34960 · NVD
CVE-2023-34960 · MITRE
CVE-2023-34960 · OSV
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