CVE-2006-4942

N/A Unknown
Published: September 23, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Moodle before 1.6.2, when the configuration lacks (1) algebra or (2) tex filters, allows remote authenticated users to write LaTeX or MimeTeX output files to the top level of the dataroot directory via (a) filter/algebra/pix.php or (b) filter/tex/pix.php.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Release_notes#Moodle_1.6.2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Release_notes#Moodle_1.6.2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
68th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

moodle