CVE-2020-36944
Server-Side Request Forgery in ILIAS LMS PDF Export
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-02-09
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ilias | ilias | From 4.3.0 (inc) to 5.1.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-918 | The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) in ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3. It allows attackers to read local files on the server by exploiting the portfolio PDF export functionality. Specifically, attackers can inject a script that uses XMLHttpRequest to retrieve the contents of local files when the portfolio is exported to PDF.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to access and read sensitive local files on the server hosting the ILIAS LMS. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, potentially compromising the security and privacy of the system and its users.