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CVE-2026-39878

Chamilo LMS cross-site scripting (XSS)

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published20 Jul 2026

Description

Chamilo LMS versions 1.11.38 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the user registration form that allows any unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser session, leading to full platform admin account takeover. This has been patched in 1.11.40.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-39878 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-39878 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2026-39878?

CVE-2026-39878 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-39878?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.