Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle

Published: 2012-11-21 | Updated: 2020-08-11

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	6
CVE-ID	CVE-2012-5473 CVE-2012-5479 CVE-2012-5480 CVE-2012-5481 CVE-2012-5471 CVE-2012-5472
CWE-ID	CWE-200 CWE-264
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Moodle Web applications / Other software
Vendor	moodle.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU43313

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5473

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

The Database activity module in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to read activity entries of a different group's users via an advanced search.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.1 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-34448
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216157

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU43314

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5479

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.

The Portfolio plugin in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute files via a modified Portfolio API callback.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.1 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-33791
https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-36346
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216159

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU43315

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5480

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

The Database activity module in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on reading other participants' entries via an advanced search.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.1 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-35558
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216160

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU43316

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5481

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

Moodle 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the moodle/role:manage capability requirement and read all capability data by visiting the Check Permissions page.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.3 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-35381
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216161

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU43317

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5471

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.

The Dropbox Repository File Picker in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to access the Dropbox of a different user by leveraging an unattended workstation after a logout.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.1 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-29872
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216155

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU43318

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5472

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to manipulate data.

lib/formslib.php in Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified value of a frozen form field.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.2.1 - 2.3.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-32785
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216156

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.