Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Moodle Affecting Teachers and Admins

CVE-2022-35650

What is CVE-2022-35650?

A vulnerability exists in Moodle that stems from an input validation error occurring during the importation of lesson questions. This flaw allows for insufficient path checks, which can lead to arbitrary file reading via directory traversal attacks. It is important to note that access to this feature is typically limited to users with teacher, manager, or admin privileges, thereby restricting its impact. Nonetheless, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized files on the server, highlighting the necessity for immediate remediation.

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