CVE-2023-30943: fedoraproject extra_packages_for_enterprise_linux External Control of File Name or Path
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2023-30943
Published 02-05-2023Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-30943 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in fedoraproject extra_packages_for_enterprise_linux. EPSS estimates a 6.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
6.83%
0%100%
Low · +0.24 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The vulnerability was found Moodle which exists because the application allows a user to control path of the older to create in TinyMCE loaders. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create arbitrary folders on the system.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSources3 sources · 5.3–6.5
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
6.83%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.24 pp
From 6.58% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score6.83%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
- CWE-610Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another SphereThe product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
Affected systems
Fedoraproject2 products
- extra_packages_for_enterprise_linux7.0
- fedoraEOL36 | 37 | 38
Moodle1 product
- moodle≥ 4.1.0, < 4.1.3
Ubuntu1 product
- moodleAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 4 products
References
8 links- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Vendor Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Vendor Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Vendor Advisory