CVE-2023-5550

Summary

CVE-2023-5550 is a vulnerability affecting Moodle installations in shared hosting environments. If the configuration allows unauthorized access to other users' content, a Moodle user who additionally has direct web server access can execute remote code through a local file include. This issue poses a significant risk, as it enables unintended actors to potentially exploit misconfigured installations and gain control over affected systems. System administrators are advised to secure their Moodle configurations and restrict access to web servers to prevent potential attacks.

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