PatchTheCVECVE-2025-34031: A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Moodle LMS Jmol plugin version 6.1 and prior via the query parame
CVE-2025-34031 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jmol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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, includin
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.1% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-06-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Moodle Jmol Filter 6.1 - Local File Inclusion
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-34031?
jmol: upgrade to newer than 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-34031 being exploited?
CVE-2025-34031 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-34031 affect?
CVE-2025-34031 affects jmol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 at
How urgent is CVE-2025-34031?
Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
PHP vulnerabilities · Moodle vulnerabilities
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