Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-36977
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=220160Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-36977
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=220160Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6099?
CVE-2012-6099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). 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, whi...
How severe is CVE-2012-6099?
CVE-2012-6099 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.