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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-43687
CVE-2021-43687:
Chamilo vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Chamilo LMS version 1.11.14 was found to contain a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /plugin/jcapture/applet.php component. The vulnerability exists when an attacker passes a malicious message parameter to the affected component (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is present in the jCapture plugin's applet.php file within Chamilo LMS v1.11.14. The issue stems from improper validation of user input in the message parameter, allowing for potential execution of malicious JavaScript code (GitHub Source).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected component, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than Chamilo LMS v1.11.14 that contains the security fix for this vulnerability. If immediate upgrade is not possible, administrators should consider disabling the jCapture plugin or implementing additional input validation at the web application firewall level (Chamilo).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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