CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-9187

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 'image' module in Moodle 3.1.2 has an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Moodle to the latest version and implement restrictions on file uploads to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the double extension support in the "image" module in Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS