Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5012
CVE-2016-5013
CVE-2016-5014
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-74
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 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU39805

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5012

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In Moodle 3.x, glossary search displays entries without checking user permissions to view them.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92041
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=336697


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.

2) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU39806

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5013

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, text injection can occur in email headers, potentially leading to outbound spam.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92040
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=336698


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.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU39807

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5014

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, an unenrolled user still receives event monitor notifications even though they can no longer access the course.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92042
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=336699


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.



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