What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36944?

CVE-2020-36944 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Ilias are affected by CVE-2020-36944?

Organizations using ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2020-36944, a server-side request forgery vulnerability rated CVSS 4.0.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36944?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36944. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36944?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Ilias CVE-2020-36944

MEDIUM

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

SSRF Ilias

4.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 09, 2026 - 18:13 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

MEDIUM 4.0

DescriptionCVE.org

ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to read local files through portfolio PDF export functionality. Attackers can inject a script that uses XMLHttpRequest to retrieve local file contents when the portfolio is exported to PDF.

AnalysisAI

ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to read local files through portfolio PDF export functionality. [CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)). Affects the portfolio PDF export component of Ilias. ILIAS Learning Management System 4.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to read local files through portfolio PDF export functionality. Attackers can inject a script that uses XMLHttpRequest to retrieve local file contents when the portfolio is exported to PDF.