# CVE-2016-9186: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "legacy course files" and "file manager" modules in Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated u

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-11-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "legacy course files" and "file manager" modules in Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94190
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139466/Moodle-CMS-3.1.2-Cross-Site-Scripting-File-Upload.html

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