CVE-2022-27421

Name: CVE-2022-27421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-15T20:15:12.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27421 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Chamilo LMS v1.11.13 lacks validation on the user modification form, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to Platform Admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Chamilo LMS v1.11.13 lacks validation on the user modification form, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to Platform Admin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.90%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chamilo	Chamilo Lms	<= 1.11.14

References

https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issuesPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issuesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27421?

Chamilo LMS v1.11.13 lacks validation on the user modification form, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to Platform Admin.

How severe is CVE-2022-27421?

CVE-2022-27421 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27421?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-27421?

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Source: NVD / NIST