CVE-2020-36944
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Server-Side Request Forgery in ILIAS LMS PDF Export

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-02-09

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to read local files through portfolio PDF export functionality. Attackers can inject a script that uses XMLHttpRequest to retrieve local file contents when the portfolio is exported to PDF.
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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-02-09
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2020-36944
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30890
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
ilias ilias From 4.3.0 (inc) to 5.1.0 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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