CVE-2026-53636 Details
Description
Open edX Platform enables the authoring and delivery of online learning at any scale. Prior to commit 3a5ac85, a security vulnerability has been identified in the Open edX LMS platform's LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) Provider implementation. The validate_timestamp_and_nonce function in lms/djangoapps/lti_provider/signature_validator.py does not validate OAuth nonces or timestamps, allowing an attacker who captures a valid LTI launch request to replay it an unlimited number of times without detection. This issue has been patched via commit 3a5ac85.
A vulnerability in the Open edX Learning Management System (LMS) LTI Provider implementation allows for OAuth nonce replay attacks. The issue arises in the 'validate_timestamp_and_nonce' function, which fails to properly validate OAuth nonces and timestamps. This oversight enables an attacker to capture a valid LTI launch request and replay it an unlimited number of times without detection. The vulnerability affects Open edX versions through 'Ulmo' (v21.0.x) and has been confirmed on a self-hosted instance running this version.
Users can update to Open edX versions 'Ulmo' (v21.0.x) or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Sep 2, 2026CISA-ADP
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-294 | Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Open edX | >= cypress, <= ulmo |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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