CVE-2016-9186 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload executable files to Moodle's legacy modules to achieve remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-9186?

CVE-2016-9186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 4 Nov 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "legacy course files" and "file manager" modules 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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9186?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Moodle Moodle.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9186?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-9186 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9186 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vg4g-6rhx-p7rr, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9186.

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