External Control of File Name or Path in Moodle - CVE-2023-30943
Published: May 1, 2023 / Updated: July 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75601
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30943
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: moodle.org
Affected software:
Moodle
Moodle
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to create arbitrary folders on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application allows a user to control path of the older to create in TinyMCE loaders. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create arbitrary folders on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-30943
Install updates from vendor's website.