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TI-2026-70090 Aliases CVE-2026-108113

Unrestricted file upload in ILIAS QTI import lets authors run code

Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-434Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-434.

Summary

ILIAS from 5.2.8 before 9.24, 10.0 before 10.12, and 11.0 before 11.5 contains an unrestricted file upload flaw in QTI question import image handling (CWE-434). An authenticated author with question pool import rights can import a crafted archive that writes a PHP file to the web-served image directory, which allows remote code execution as the web server user.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

ILIAS before 9.24, 10.12, and 11.5 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in QTI question import image handling (ilQtiMatImageSecurity) that allows authenticated authors to write executable files. Attackers with question pool import rights can import a crafted archive writing a .htaccess and PHP file to the web-served image directory, achieving remote code execution as the web server user.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.0064 50th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed ILIAS (ILIAS-eLearning e.V.): 9.24, 10.12, 11.5

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
ILIAS-eLearning e.V.ILIAS5.2.8 to before 9.24; 10.0 to before 10.12; 11.0 to before 11.59.24, 10.12, 11.5Patch availableCNA
  • ILIAS VendorILIAS-eLearning e.V. Affected 5.2.8 to before 9.24; 10.0 to before 10.12; 11.0 to before 11.5 Fixed in 9.24, 10.12, 11.5 Patch available CNA

Remediation

Upgrade ILIAS to 9.24 on the 9.x branch, 10.12 on the 10.x branch, or 11.5 on the 11.x branch. The sources list no vendor advisory identifier for this fix.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

  • Fix · CNA ILIAS (ILIAS-eLearning e.V.) Fixed in 9.24, 10.12, 11.5

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Advisory ·

    ILIAS-eLearning e.V. ILIAS — ILIAS 11.5 Security Advisory (Mantis 0048413)

    3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-69589 Argument injection in ILIAS image map uploads enables code executionPriority MEDIUM 41
    • TI-2026-74420 PHP object injection in ILIAS test results importPriority MEDIUM 40
    Show all 3 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    ILIAS-eLearning e.V. ILIAS — ILIAS 9.24 Security Advisory (Mantis 0048413)

    2 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-69589 Argument injection in ILIAS image map uploads enables code executionPriority MEDIUM 41
    Show all 2 records → Advisory →
Show 1 more group
  • Advisory ·

    ILIAS-eLearning e.V. ILIAS — ILIAS 10.12 Security Advisory (Mantis 0048413)

    2 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-69589 Argument injection in ILIAS image map uploads enables code executionPriority MEDIUM 41
    Show all 2 records → Advisory →

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-09 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108113
  2. 2026-10-11 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  3. 2026-10-13 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-13 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
  5. 2026-10-23 EPSS moved to the 50th–90th percentile

References

Patch 3

Advisory 3

Other 2

  • TI-2026-55506 ILIAS PHP Object Injection via Shibboleth Logout CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
  • TI-2026-69589 Argument injection in ILIAS image map uploads enables code execution CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-56895 ILIAS Arbitrary SQL Injection via Repository Trash Table Sort Parameter CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-74420 PHP object injection in ILIAS test results import CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-57181 ILIAS Arbitrary File Read via SOAP addFile CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.1
  • TI-2026-59124 ILIAS before 9.23, 10.11, and 11.4 Missing Authorization in Group Object Action Methods CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.3

Sources

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