CVE-2023-32778 Path traversal in ILIAS
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via ZIP upload in ILIAS, requiring an upgrade to secure the learning management system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-32778?
CVE-2023-32778 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in ILIAS, published on 14 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in ILIAS 6.23, 7 before 7.22, and 8.1. An attacker can execute arbitrary code via ZIP upload.
Weakness: CWE-23
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32778?
How do I fix CVE-2023-32778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-32778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpfm-px5g-34gx.