Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.5.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=af9a7937cc085f96bdbc4724cad
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48980
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/04/15
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/09/2
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=279956Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=af9a7937cc085f96bdbc4724cad
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48980
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/04/15
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/09/2
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=279956Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1493?
CVE-2015-1493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1493?
CVE-2015-1493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.