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    CVE-2008-5153

    spell-check-logic.cgi in Moodle 1.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/spell-check-debug.log, (2) /tmp/spell-check-before, or (3) /tmp/spell-check-after temporary file.

    Published:Aug 13, 2008
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Nov 18, 2008
    EPSS Score:0.0003
    CVSS Score:6.9

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Moodle
    Product
    Moodle

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    Integrity
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