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ID:6870 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Moodle - CVE-2020-14321
ID:6870 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Moodle - CVE-2020-14321
Published: October 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU31682
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14321
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Moodle
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability 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.