Vulnerability identifier: #VU39806

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5013

CWE-ID: CWE-74

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 read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, text injection can occur in email headers, potentially leading to outbound spam.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 2.8 - 2.8.12, 2.9 - 2.9.6, 3.0 - 3.0.4, 3.1.0

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92040
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=336698

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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.