Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2017-12157
CVE-2017-2642
CVE-2017-7532
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-269
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: #VU38276

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-2017-12157

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

In Moodle 3.x, various course reports allow teachers to view details about users in the groups they can't access.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.0.0 - 3.3.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100848
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=358586


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: #VU38684

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2642

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

Moodle 3.x has user fullname disclosure on the user preferences page.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.1.0 - 3.3.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99606
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=355554


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) Improper Privilege Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU38686

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-2017-7532

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

In Moodle 3.x, course creators are able to change system default settings for courses.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.1.0 - 3.3.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99617
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=355556


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.



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