CVE-2023-4220

What it is

Unrestricted file upload in big file upload functionality in `/main/inc/lib/javascript/bigupload/inc/bigUpload.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks and obtain remote code execution via uploading of web shell.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

76.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-08-08 06:52 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2023-11-28 08:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 06:37 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 76.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-11-28 08:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:37 UTC

Exploit probability

76.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Chamilo Lms ≤ 1.11.24

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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