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CVE-2004-1425

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in file.php in Moodle 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary session files for known session IDs via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moodle=1.2.1
Moodle=1.4.2
Moodle=1.3.3
Moodle=1.3.2
Moodle=1.1.1
Moodle=1.3.1
Moodle=1.4.1
Moodle=1.3.4
Moodle=1.2.0
Moodle=1.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1425?

    CVE-2004-1425 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive session data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1425?

    To fix CVE-2004-1425, update Moodle to a version later than 1.4.2, as this vulnerability is resolved in versions beyond this point.

  • Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2004-1425?

    CVE-2004-1425 affects Moodle versions 1.1.1 to 1.4.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-1425 enable?

    CVE-2004-1425 allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks to read arbitrary session files.

  • Can users on Moodle 1.4.2 and earlier be vulnerable to data exposure due to CVE-2004-1425?

    Yes, users on Moodle 1.4.2 and earlier can be exposed to unauthorized access of session files due to CVE-2004-1425.

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