Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

BID:63885

Info

Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 63885
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-4524
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 25 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 25 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Frédéric Massart
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Moodle is prone to an unauthorized-access vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized read access and obtain potentially sensitive information. This may aid in further attacks.

Moodle 2.5 through 2.5.2, 2.4 through 2.4.6, and 2.3 through 2.3.9 are vulnerable. Other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser.

Solution / Fix

Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Moodle CVE-2013-4524 File System Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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