Vulnerability identifier: #VU39807

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-2016-5014

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 read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, an unenrolled user still receives event monitor notifications even though they can no longer access the course.

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/92042
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=336699

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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.