CVE-2025-34031

Geoffrowland Jmol path traversal

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 3.06%

Published23 Jun 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Geoffrowland Jmol≤ 6.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://vulncheck.com/advisories/moodle-lms-jmol-plugin-path-traversalThird Party Advisory
https://www.dionach.com/moodle-jmol-plugin-multiple-vulnerabilities/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46881ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-34031 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-34031 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.06%.

How severe is CVE-2025-34031?

CVE-2025-34031 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-34031?

Affected products include Geoffrowland Jmol.

How do I fix CVE-2025-34031?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.