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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164479/Moodle-Authenticated-Spelling-Binary-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-foss-disclosures-part-one
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-tricks-and-treatsExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164479/Moodle-Authenticated-Spelling-Binary-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-foss-disclosures-part-one
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-tricks-and-treatsExploit
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 1, 2013
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified