Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, as long as the Chamilo LMS REST API is accessible over the network and the attacker holds valid credentials and a REST API key, they can exploit the issue remotely.

Does an attacker need administrative access to exploit this?

No. A standard authenticated user (e.g., a student) with a REST API key is sufficient, because the vulnerable endpoint does not properly restrict changes to the `status` field.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this type of issue?

Ensure that any role, status, or privilege-bearing attribute can only be modified through dedicated administrative workflows that enforce strict server-side authorization checks, independent of client input.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) in Chamilo LMS User Status Update API

CVE-2026-33706

Published:

Apr 10, 2026

Status:

Received

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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CWE-77;CWE-78

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

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Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 12, 2026

CWE-77;CWE-78

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU CGI setLedCfg Handler

Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 12, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Privilege Management

CWE:

CWE-269

Impact:

Privilege Escalation to Teacher/CourseManager

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Privilege Management

CWE:

CWE-269

Impact:

Privilege Escalation to Teacher/CourseManager

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) in Chamilo LMS User Status Update API

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU CGI Handler setAccessDeviceCfg

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU CGI setLedCfg Handler

Vulnerability Type

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