Vulnerability identifier: #VU39161
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
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 manipulate data.
The "restore teacher" feature 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 overwrite the course idnumber.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Moodle: 2.7 - 2.7.13, 2.8 - 2.8.11, 2.9 - 2.9.5, 3.0 - 3.0.3
External links
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-51369
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/4
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035902
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335933
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.