CVE-2011-4297 in Moodle

Summary

comment/lib.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.4 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not properly restrict comment capabilities, which allows remote attackers to post a comment by leveraging the guest role and operating on a front-page activity.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 11/04/2011
• Disclosure: 07/16/2012
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1: VDB-61305
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-264 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 6.5
• EPSS: 0.00519
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-4297
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4297
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2011-4297/