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CVE-2012-6099

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2012-6099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The moodle1 backup converter in backup/converter/moodle1/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 does not properly validate pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by leveraging the backup-restoration feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The moodle1 backup converter in backup/converter/moodle1/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 does not properly validate pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by leveraging the backup-restoration feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle2.1.0
MoodleMoodle2.1.1
MoodleMoodle2.1.2
MoodleMoodle2.1.3
MoodleMoodle2.1.4
MoodleMoodle2.1.5
MoodleMoodle2.1.6
MoodleMoodle2.1.7
MoodleMoodle2.1.8
MoodleMoodle2.1.9
MoodleMoodle2.2.0
MoodleMoodle2.2.1
MoodleMoodle2.2.2
MoodleMoodle2.2.3
MoodleMoodle2.2.4
MoodleMoodle2.2.5
MoodleMoodle2.2.6
MoodleMoodle2.3.0
MoodleMoodle2.3.1
MoodleMoodle2.3.2
MoodleMoodle2.3.3
MoodleMoodle2.4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6099?
The moodle1 backup converter in backup/converter/moodle1/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 does not properly validate pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by leveraging the backup-restoration feature.
How severe is CVE-2012-6099?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6099?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST