CVE-2016-9187: Malicious File Upload

Published Nov 4, 2016
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the double extension support in the "image" module in Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/moodle/moodle>=2.0.1<=3.2.1
Moodle moodle<=3.1.2

Event History

Nov 4, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:38 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9187?

CVE-2016-9187 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9187?

To fix CVE-2016-9187, upgrade Moodle to version 3.2.1 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9187?

CVE-2016-9187 affects Moodle versions up to and including 3.1.2, allowing unauthorized file uploads by authenticated users.

4

What can happen if CVE-2016-9187 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2016-9187 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by uploading malicious files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9187?

CVE-2016-9187 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that occurs within the image module of Moodle.

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