Security readout for executives and security teams
A logged-in Moodle user could make a vulnerable site return files it should not expose, including PHP scripts. This is an old Moodle issue, but legacy learning platforms often persist, so exposure depends on whether affected 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, or 2.8 branches remain online. Internet-facing or intranet Moodle instances are exposed if they run Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.5, or 2.8.x before 2.8.3. Prioritize remediation for any active legacy Moodle instance, especially where student, staff, or business data is accessible after login. The main business risk is unauthorized file disclosure from a trusted application. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Moodle branches to fixed versions or a supported current release.; Review Moodle vendor guidance for MDL-48980 before relying on compensating controls.; Restrict access to legacy Moodle instances until patch status is confirmed..
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- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=279956CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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