#VU39158 Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2016-3729

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#VU39158 Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2016-3729

Published: April 21, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU39158
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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-2016-3729
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Software vendor:
moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

The user editing form in Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, 2.8 through 2.8.11, 2.7 through 2.7.13, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to edit profile fields locked by the administrator.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

External links