CVE-2024-43426

Moodle: arbitrary file read risk through pdftex

Description

A flaw was found in pdfTeX. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available, such as those with TeX Live installed.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2304254 issue tracking
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=461194

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43426?
CVE-2024-43426 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43426?
To fix CVE-2024-43426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-43426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-43426?
CVE-2024-43426 affects .
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