Vulnerability Description
The LAMS module (mod/lams) for Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 stores the (1) username, (2) firstname, and (3) lastname fields within the user table, which allows attackers to obtain user account information via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notesPatch
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notesPatch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139102PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00704.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00730.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00751.h
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notesPatch
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notesPatch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139102PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4298?
CVE-2009-4298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The LAMS module (mod/lams) for Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 stores the (1) username, (2) firstname, and (3) lastname fields within the user table, which allows attackers to obtain use...
How severe is CVE-2009-4298?
CVE-2009-4298 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.