#VU49969 Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2021-20184

 

#VU49969 Improper access control in Moodle - CVE-2021-20184

Published: January 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49969
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20184
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 user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in grade related web services. A remote user with student access can view grades of other students.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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