Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU39158

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3729

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

The user editing form in Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, 2.8 through 2.8.11, 2.7 through 2.7.13, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to edit profile fields locked by the administrator.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.7 - 3.0.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:moodle_org:moodle:2.7.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:moodle_org:moodle:2.8.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:moodle_org:moodle:2.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:moodle_org:moodle:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933

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.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU39159

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-2016-3731

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, and 2.8 through 2.8.11 allows remote attackers to obtain the names of hidden forums and forum discussions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 3.0.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933

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: #VU39160

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3732

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The capability check to access other badges in Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, 2.8 through 2.8.11, 2.7 through 2.7.13, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read the badges of other users.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.7 - 3.0.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933

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.

4) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU39161

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-2016-3733

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

The "restore teacher" feature in Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, 2.8 through 2.8.11, 2.7 through 2.7.13, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to overwrite the course idnumber.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.7 - 3.0.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-51369
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933

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.

5) Cross-site request forgery

EUVDB-ID: #VU39162

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3734

CWE-ID: CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.7 - 3.0.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-53755
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91281
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933

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.