CVE-2025-34031
Moodle LMS Jmol Plugin Path Traversal
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-02 UTC.
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 20, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Jmol plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure file access functions sanitize user input.
- Review file access controls for sensitive data.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-34031.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-plugin-path-traversal | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.dionach.com/moodle-jmol-plugin-multiple-vulnerabilities/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-34031 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-34031
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-10-07 UTC. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-02 UTC. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-10-07 UTC. Removed CWE CWE-200 Removed CWE CWE-20 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:geoffrowland:jmol:*:*:*:*:*:moodle:*:* versions up to (including) 6.1 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-plugin-path-traversal Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.dionach.com/moodle-jmol-plugin-multiple-vulnerabilities/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-plugin-path-traversal Removed Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-jsmol-plugin-path-traversal -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parameter in jsmol.php. The script directly passes user input to the file_get_contents() function without proper validation, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by crafting a malicious query value. This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication and may expose sensitive configuration data, including database credentials. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-200 Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-jsmol-plugin-path-traversal Added Reference https://www.dionach.com/moodle-jmol-plugin-multiple-vulnerabilities/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881