Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 has an incorrect setting of the moodle/course:delete capability, which allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary courses by leveraging the teacher role.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5cfe8aecb8b78e343ded38ba9e7
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=170011Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5cfe8aecb8b78e343ded38ba9e7
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=170011Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4285?
CVE-2011-4285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 has an incorrect setting of the moodle/course:delete capability, which allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary courses by leveragin...
How severe is CVE-2011-4285?
CVE-2011-4285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.