Vulnerability identifier: #VU56756
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: moodle.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient escaping of the LaTeX preamble. A remote administrator can read files available to the HTTP server system account.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Moodle: 3.9.0 - 3.9.9, 3.10.0 - 3.10.6, 3.11.0 - 3.11.2
External links
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=427106
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.