#VU38276 Information disclosure in Moodle


Published: 2017-09-18 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38276

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12157

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 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 - 3.0.10, 3.1.0 - 3.1.7, 3.2.0 - 3.2.4, 3.3.0 - 3.3.1


External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100848
http://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.


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