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CVE-2013-3630: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

May 13, 2022 (updated August 17, 2023)

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

  • packetstormsecurity.com/files/164479/Moodle-Authenticated-Spelling-Binary-Remote-Code-Execution.html
  • community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-foss-disclosures-part-one
  • community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/10/30/seven-tricks-and-treats
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-wxqg-fg7v-mmc6
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3630

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions up to 2.5.2

Fixed versions

  • 2.5.3

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.5.3 or above.

Impact 4.6 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Source file

packagist/moodle/moodle/CVE-2013-3630.yml

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