CVE-2026-33710: Chamilo LMS has Weak REST API Key Generation (Predictable)

Description

Chamilo LMS is a learning management system. Prior to 1.11.38 and 2.0.0-RC.3, REST API keys are generated using md5(time() + (user_id * 5) - rand(10000, 10000)). The rand(10000, 10000) call always returns exactly 10000 (min == max), making the formula effectively md5(timestamp + user_id*5 - 10000). An attacker who knows a username and approximate key creation time can brute-force the API key. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.11.38 and 2.0.0-RC.3.

CVSS vector

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

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Scope

Unchanged

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 21% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

CH

chamilo-lms · chamilo

< 1.11.38; >= 2.0.0-alpha.1, < 2.0.0-RC.3 · source: vendor

CL

Chamilo Lms · Chamilo

before 1.11.38; 2.0.0; 2.0.0; 2.0.0; 2.0.0; 2.0.0; +5 more · source: NVD