CVE-2025-34031

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.96%

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CVE-2025-34031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-02 UTC.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GeoffrowlandJmol<= 6.1

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-34031?
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-02 UTC.
How severe is CVE-2025-34031?
CVE-2025-34031 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-34031?
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