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CVE-2015-1493

UnknownEPSS 2.64%

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CVE-2015-1493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the min_get_slash_argument function in lib/configonlylib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.5, and 2.8.x before 2.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, as demonstrated by reading PHP scripts.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the min_get_slash_argument function in lib/configonlylib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.5, and 2.8.x before 2.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, as demonstrated by reading PHP scripts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.64%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.5.9
MoodleMoodle2.5.0
MoodleMoodle2.5.1
MoodleMoodle2.5.2
MoodleMoodle2.5.3
MoodleMoodle2.5.4
MoodleMoodle2.5.5
MoodleMoodle2.5.6
MoodleMoodle2.5.7
MoodleMoodle2.5.8
MoodleMoodle2.6.0
MoodleMoodle2.6.1
MoodleMoodle2.6.2
MoodleMoodle2.6.3
MoodleMoodle2.6.4
MoodleMoodle2.6.5
MoodleMoodle2.6.6
MoodleMoodle2.6.7
MoodleMoodle2.6.8
MoodleMoodle2.7.0
MoodleMoodle2.7.1
MoodleMoodle2.7.2
MoodleMoodle2.7.3
MoodleMoodle2.7.4
MoodleMoodle2.8.0
MoodleMoodle2.8.1
MoodleMoodle2.8.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1493?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the min_get_slash_argument function in lib/configonlylib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.5, and 2.8.x before 2.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, as demonstrated by reading PHP scripts.
How severe is CVE-2015-1493?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1493?
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