#VU31682 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Moodle - CVE-2020-14321 

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#VU31682 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Moodle - CVE-2020-14321

Published: July 20, 2020 / Updated: November 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU31682
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14321
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Software vendor:
moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within ourse enrolments. A remote authenticated attacker with teacher permission can escalate privileges from teacher role into manager role. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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