Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects Moodle 1.8.2’s spell-check CGI script. A local user on the server could abuse predictable temporary files in /tmp to overwrite other files through symlinks. The bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on legacy servers running Moodle 1.8.2 or related Debian-packaged Moodle versions that include the vulnerable CGI script. Risk depends on whether untrusted local users can access the host. Handle during legacy platform remediation unless the affected server has many local users or shared-hosting exposure. Active exploitation is not established in the provided sources, but arbitrary file overwrite can become serious on multi-user systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any Moodle 1.8.2 installations or Debian packages containing this CGI script.; Review Debian DSA-1724 and Moodle vendor guidance for fixed packages or supported upgrades.; Remove or disable the vulnerable spell-check CGI script if no longer required..
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- moodle-spellchecklogic-symlink(46708)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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