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CVE-2006-4942

Moodle before 1.6.2, when the configuration lacks (1) algebra or (2) tex filters, allows remote authenticated users to write LaTeX or MimeTeX output files to the top level of the dataroot directory via (a) filter/algebra/pix.php or (b) filter/tex/pix.php.

Severity
Medium 4.6
Published
23 Sept 2006
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 59% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · Only under certain conditions · Needs a login
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MoodleServers and applications · cpe:a:moodle:moodle
  • Every version up to 1.6.1
  • Version 1.6.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-4942
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-4942