VDB-63009 · CVE-2012-5480 · BID 56505

Moodle up to 2.3.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Moodle up to 2.3.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-5480. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Moodle up to 2.3.2 (Learning Management Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Database activity module in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on reading other participants entries via an advanced search.

The weakness was shared 11/21/2012 by Alexander (Website). The advisory is shared at moodle.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-5480 since 10/24/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.1.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 56505†). The entries VDB-63010, VDB-63008, VDB-63007 and VDB-63006 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.1.7

Timelineinfo

10/24/2012 🔍
11/12/2012 +19 days 🔍
11/21/2012 +9 days 🔍
11/21/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +853 days 🔍
02/24/2019 +1433 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: moodle.org
Researcher: Alexander
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2012-5480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63009
SecurityFocus: 56505 - Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 02/24/2019 09:42
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (53), 02/24/2019 09:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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