CVE-2012-6099 describes a path traversal vulnerability in the Moodle 1 backup converter (lib.php) affecting Moodle versions 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 2.3.x, and 2.4.x. This flaw allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating pathnames during the backup restoration process. With a CVSS score of 4.0 (medium severity), it requires authentication and has low attack complexity, primarily impacting confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
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