#VU39805 Information disclosure in Moodle - CVE-2016-5012

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39805

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

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

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

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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.