Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-1000535 describes a local file disclosure flaw in lms versions up to LMS_011123. A vulnerable file-reading function could allow a requester to read files from the server through a GET parameter. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize confirmation and remediation if this LMS is internet-facing or stores sensitive configuration files. The main business risk is unauthorized disclosure of server files, potentially including secrets. Urgency is lower if the product is absent or isolated.
Technical view
The CVE record states that file reading functionality in an LMS module mishandled a GET parameter, enabling server-side file disclosure. The record says the issue was fixed after commit 254765e. Affected product metadata is incomplete, so asset matching requires confirming deployments against the referenced lmsgit/lms project and version history.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where the affected lms application is deployed and the vulnerable file-reading route is reachable by users or the internet. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, package names, default paths, or hosting patterns.
Exploitation context
The CVE says exploitation appears possible via a GET parameter. CISA KEV is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat public details as enough to justify remediation, but not as proof of current attacks.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, and complete affected-product metadata. Do not broaden scope beyond lms/LMS_011123 without validating repository lineage. The named fix point is commit 254765e, but the bundle does not provide release mapping.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any deployed application matches lmsgit/lms up to LMS_011123.
- Upgrade to a version after the fix commit 254765e, if vendor guidance confirms applicability.
- Review the referenced GitHub issue for exact fixed versions and upgrade notes.
- Restrict public access to vulnerable LMS routes until remediation is complete.
- Check server logs for suspicious file-read parameter patterns.
Validation and detection
- Inventory LMS deployments and compare versions against LMS_011123.
- Confirm whether the fix commit 254765e is present in deployed code.
- Review route exposure for the affected file-reading functionality.
- Check application logs for unusual GET requests targeting file reads.
- Verify remediation using vendor-supported tests or change records.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/lmsgit/lms/issues/1271CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://0dd.zone/2018/06/01/LMS-Local-File-Disclosure/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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