CVE-2021-40694
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40694 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient escaping of the LaTeX preamble made it possible for site administrators to read files available to the HTTP server system account.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient escaping of the LaTeX preamble made it possible for site administrators to read files available to the HTTP server system account.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 3.9.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.10.0, < 3.10.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.11.0, < 3.11.3 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2043421Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2043421Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40694?
Insufficient escaping of the LaTeX preamble made it possible for site administrators to read files available to the HTTP server system account.
How severe is CVE-2021-40694?
CVE-2021-40694 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40694?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-40694?
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