Chamilo LMS up to 1.11.29 check_parse_lang.php os command injection

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Chamilo LMS up to 1.11.29. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /main/cron/lang/check_parse_lang.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-50194. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability has been found in Chamilo LMS up to 1.11.29 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file /main/cron/lang/check_parse_lang.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Chamilo is a learning management system. Prior to version 1.11.30, there is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in /main/cron/lang/check_parse_lang.php. This issue has been patched in version 1.11.30.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-50194 since 06/13/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

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Upgrading to version 1.11.30 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-208163). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Content Management System

Vendor

• Chamilo

Name

• LMS

Version

• 1.11.0
• 1.11.1
• 1.11.2
• 1.11.3
• 1.11.4
• 1.11.5
• 1.11.6
• 1.11.7
• 1.11.8
• 1.11.9
• 1.11.10
• 1.11.11
• 1.11.12
• 1.11.13
• 1.11.14
• 1.11.15
• 1.11.16
• 1.11.17
• 1.11.18
• 1.11.19
• 1.11.20
• 1.11.21
• 1.11.22
• 1.11.23
• 1.11.24
• 1.11.25
• 1.11.26
• 1.11.27
• 1.11.28
• 1.11.29

License

• open-source

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