Vulnerability Description
Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 does not use a random password salt in config.php, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force password guessing attacks.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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=139111PatchVendor 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=139111PatchVendor 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-2009-4304?
CVE-2009-4304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 does not use a random password salt in config.php, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2009-4304?
CVE-2009-4304 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.