Vulnerability identifier: #VU38684

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2642

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.

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 - 3.1.6, 3.2.0 - 3.2.3, 3.3.0 - 3.3.1

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

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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.