VDB-63010 · CVE-2012-5481 · BID 56505

Moodle 2.3/2.3.1/2.3.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Moodle 2.3/2.3.1/2.3.2. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-5481. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Moodle 2.3/2.3.1/2.3.2 (Learning Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Moodle 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the moodle/role:manage capability requirement and read all capability data by visiting the Check Permissions page.

The weakness was published 11/21/2012 by Alexander (Website). The advisory is available at moodle.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-5481 since 10/24/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 56505†). Similar entries are available at VDB-63009, VDB-63008, VDB-63007 and VDB-63006. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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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 2.3.2

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-2012-5481 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5481
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63010
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

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