Server-Side Request Forgery in ILIAS Learning Management System by ILIAS
CVE-2020-36944

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ilias.de

Status
Ilias Learning Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36944?

The ILIAS Learning Management System version 4.3 is susceptible to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. This flaw permits attackers to exploit the portfolio PDF export functionality, allowing them to craft a malicious script that initiates an XMLHttpRequest. By doing so, they may gain unauthorized access to local file contents, posing significant security risks for users and their data.

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Affected Version(s)

ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3-5.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36944 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49148
exploit
https://www.ilias.de/
product
https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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