CVE-2025-55208
CWE-79Published: March 5, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026
Official Description
Chamilo is a learning management system. Versions prior to 1.11.34 have a Stored XSS through insecure file uploads in `Social Networks`. Through it, a low-privilege user can execute arbitrary code in the admin user inbox, allowing takeover of the admin account. Version 1.11.34 fixes the issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-55208 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.0.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-55208 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts