Vulnerability Description
admin/uploaduser_form.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not force password changes for autosubscribed users, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the initial password of a new user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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=22a77963439e00441949440f051
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=175588Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=22a77963439e00441949440f051
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=175588Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4287?
CVE-2011-4287 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). admin/uploaduser_form.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not force password changes for autosubscribed users, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4287?
CVE-2011-4287 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4287?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.