CVE-2025-59544
Chamilo: Unauthorized access to update category of any user
Description
Chamilo is a learning management system. Prior to version 1.11.34, the functionality for the user to update the category does not implement authorization checks for the "category_id" parameter which allows users to update the category of any user by replacing the "category_id" parameter. This issue has been patched in version 1.11.34.
INFO
Published Date :
March 6, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 6, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Chamilo to version 1.11.34 or later.
- Verify authorization checks for category updates.
- Implement strict authorization for user data modifications.
- Review other user data modification functionalities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-59544.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/releases/tag/v1.11.34 | |
| https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/security/advisories/GHSA-x3h9-h7qf-wwrf |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Chamilo is a learning management system. Prior to version 1.11.34, the functionality for the user to update the category does not implement authorization checks for the "category_id" parameter which allows users to update the category of any user by replacing the "category_id" parameter. This issue has been patched in version 1.11.34. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/releases/tag/v1.11.34 Added Reference https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/security/advisories/GHSA-x3h9-h7qf-wwrf