Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-02 UTC.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Jmol Plugin | <= 6.1 |
References
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-plugin-path-traversalThird Party Advisory
- https://www.dionach.com/moodle-jmol-plugin-multiple-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 24, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified