Vulnerability Description
Moodle 1.8.x and 1.9.x before 1.9.8 can create new roles when restoring a course, which allows teachers to create new accounts even if they do not have the moodle/user:create capability.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.8.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
- http://moodle.org/security/
- http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-16658
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
- http://moodle.org/security/
- http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-16658
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1616?
CVE-2010-1616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Moodle 1.8.x and 1.9.x before 1.9.8 can create new roles when restoring a course, which allows teachers to create new accounts even if they do not have the moodle/user:create capability.
How severe is CVE-2010-1616?
CVE-2010-1616 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.