Vulnerability identifier: #VU39376

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2643

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 non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In Moodle 3.2.x, global search displays user names for unauthenticated users.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.2.0 - 3.2.1

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96978
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038174
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=349420

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.