Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2022-35650 is a Moodle flaw where lesson question imports did not sufficiently check file paths. A user with access to that feature could potentially read files outside the intended location. By default, that capability is limited to teachers, managers, and admins, reducing but not removing business risk. Exposure is most plausible on Moodle deployments not updated to 4.0.2, 3.11.8, 3.9.15, or later equivalent vendor packages. The feature is available by default only to teachers, managers, and admins. Patch in the next normal security maintenance window, sooner for Internet-facing Moodle systems or environments with many teacher accounts. Risk is meaningful because file reads may expose sensitive server data, but available evidence does not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle to 4.0.2, 3.11.8, 3.9.15, or later supported releases.; Apply relevant Fedora or distribution Moodle package updates where applicable.; Review Moodle roles with lesson question import capability..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2106274CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=436457CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- FEDORA-2022-81ce74b2ddCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2022-7e7ce7df2eCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.