GHSA-vjmm-r9gg-425mhigh7.5
Moodle has arbitrary file read risk through pdfTeX
Impact
A flaw was found in pdfTeX. 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.
Source excerpt · OSVAffected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
moodle/moodle Packagist
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| Earlier releases before 4.1.12Ecosystem versions | 4.1.12 |
| From 4.2.0-beta before 4.2.9Ecosystem versions | 4.2.9 |
| From 4.3.0-beta before 4.3.6Ecosystem versions | 4.3.6 |
| From 4.4.0-beta before 4.4.2Ecosystem versions | 4.4.2 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-vjmm-r9gg-425m
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Original source description
A flaw was found in pdfTeX. 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.