GHSA-wxqg-fg7v-mmc6medium
Moodle Authenticated Spelling Binary Remote Code Execution
Impact
Moodle through 2.5.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary programs by configuring the aspell pathname and then triggering a spell-check operation within the TinyMCE editor.
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 2.5.3Ecosystem versions | 2.5.3 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-wxqg-fg7v-mmc6
View original version evidence (26 explicit versions)
Original source description
Moodle through 2.5.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary programs by configuring the aspell pathname and then triggering a spell-check operation within the TinyMCE editor.
References
- Security advisory nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3630
- Source reference community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-foss-disclosures-part-one
- Source reference community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-tricks-and-treats
- Source reference github.com/moodle/moodle
- Public exploit reference packetstormsecurity.com/files/164479/Moodle-Authenticated-Spelling-Binary-Remote-Code-Execution.html