CVE-2025-26525
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2025-26525 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available (such as those with TeX Live installed).. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available (such as those with TeX Live installed).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.16 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.3.0, < 4.3.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.5.0, < 4.5.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-26525?
Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an
arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available (such as
those with TeX Live installed).
How severe is CVE-2025-26525?
CVE-2025-26525 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26525?
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-2025-26525?
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