Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2016-8642
CVE-2016-8643
CVE-2016-8644
CWE-ID CWE-284
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 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU39809

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-2016-8642

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the question engine allows access to files that should not be available.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94441
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343275


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 access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU39810

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8643

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, non-admin site managers may accidentally edit admins via web services.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94457
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343276


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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: #VU39811

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-2016-8644

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the capability to view course notes is checked in the wrong context.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94458
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343277


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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