CVE-2012-6112: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6112: classes/GoogleSpell.php in the PHP Spellchecker (aka Google Spellchecker) addon before 2.0.6.1 for TinyMCE,...

classes/GoogleSpell.php in the PHP Spellchecker (aka Google Spellchecker) addon before 2.0.6.1 for TinyMCE, as used in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 and other products, does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to trigger arbitrary outbound HTTP requests via a crafted string.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE affects the PHP Google Spellchecker add-on for TinyMCE before 2.0.6.1, including listed Moodle releases. A remote attacker could make the server send arbitrary outbound HTTP requests using crafted input. The sources do not show data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy TinyMCE PHP Spellchecker deployments, especially Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with moderate urgency. Prioritize internet-facing Moodle or CMS environments where server-side outbound requests could reach internal or sensitive services. Mitigation focus: Upgrade TinyMCE PHP Spellchecker to 2.0.6.1 or later.; Upgrade affected Moodle branches to the fixed versions or a supported newer release.; Identify other products bundling the vulnerable add-on and check vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2013, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/tinymce/tinymce_spellchecker_php/commit/22910187bfb9edae90c26e10100d8145b505b974CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=220157CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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