CVE-2025-26525

HIGH
2025-02-24 [email protected]
8.6
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:28 vuln.today
Patch Released
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:28 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 24, 2025 - 20:15 nvd
HIGH 8.6

Description

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).

Analysis

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). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. 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). Affected products include: Moodle.

Affected Products

Moodle.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.3
CVSS: +43
POC: 0

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CVE-2025-26525 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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