Chamilo LMS is a learning management system. Prior to 1.11.38 and 2.0.0-RC.3, REST API keys are generated using md5(time() + (user_id * 5) - rand(10000, 10000)). The rand(10000, 10000) call always returns exactly 10000 (min == max), making the formula effectively md5(timestamp + user_id*5 - 10000).
An attacker who knows a username and approximate key creation time can brute-force the API key. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.11.38 and 2.0.0-RC.3.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 11
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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— |
1.11.38
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Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
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Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
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Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Chamilo Chamilo_Lms
cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:2.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
References 3
https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/4448701bb8ec557e94ef02d19c72cbe9c…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/e7400dd840586ae134b286d0a2374f3d2…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/security/advisories/GHSA-rpmg-j327-mr39
security-advisories@github.com