Vulnerability Description
mnet/lib.php in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7, when MNET services are enabled, does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated servers to execute arbitrary MNET functions.
CVSS Score
6.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/mnet/lib.php?r1=1.16.2.10&r2=1.16.2.11Patch
- http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/mnet/lib.php?r1=1.9.2.7&r2=1.9.2.8Patch
- 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=139106PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455Vendor 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://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/mnet/lib.php?r1=1.16.2.10&r2=1.16.2.11Patch
- http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/mnet/lib.php?r1=1.9.2.7&r2=1.9.2.8Patch
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notesPatch
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notesPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4301?
CVE-2009-4301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). mnet/lib.php in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7, when MNET services are enabled, does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated servers to execute arbitrary MNET ...
How severe is CVE-2009-4301?
CVE-2009-4301 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.