How severe is CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36944?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2020-36944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30890.

When was CVE-2020-36944 published?

CVE-2020-36944 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36944

CVE-2020-36944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30890
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Ilias
Published: 2026-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36944?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-36944?: CVE-2020-36944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36944?: CVE-2020-36944 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-36944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30890.
When was CVE-2020-36944 published?: CVE-2020-36944 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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