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CVE-2006-4942

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

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CVE-2006-4942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Moodle before 1.6.2, when the configuration lacks (1) algebra or (2) tex filters, allows remote authenticated users to write LaTeX or MimeTeX output files to the top level of the dataroot directory via (a) filter/algebra/pix.php or (b) filter/tex/pix.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Moodle before 1.6.2, when the configuration lacks (1) algebra or (2) tex filters, allows remote authenticated users to write LaTeX or MimeTeX output files to the top level of the dataroot directory via (a) filter/algebra/pix.php or (b) filter/tex/pix.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 1.6.1
MoodleMoodle1.6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4942?
Moodle before 1.6.2, when the configuration lacks (1) algebra or (2) tex filters, allows remote authenticated users to write LaTeX or MimeTeX output files to the top level of the dataroot directory via (a) filter/algebra/pix.php or (b) filter/tex/pix.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-4942?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4942?
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Source: NVD / NIST