CVE-2021-32925
CVE-2021-32925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chamilo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Chamilo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
admin/user_import.php in Chamilo 1.11.x reads XML data without disabling the ability to load external entities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32925?
- admin/user_import.php in Chamilo 1.11.x reads XML data without disabling the ability to load external entities.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32925?
- CVE-2021-32925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-32925 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32925?
- CVE-2021-32925 affects Chamilo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32925?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-32925 published?
- CVE-2021-32925 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/andrejspuler/writeups/blob/main/chamilo-lms/README.md#authenticated-rcelfi-in-user-import-via-xml-external-entity---cve-2021-32925
- https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/e71437c8de809044ba3ae1b181d70857c050a3e9
- https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-58-2021-05-12-High-impact-very-low-risk-LFIRCE-vulnerability-in-users-import
- https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.libxml-disable-entity-loader.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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