Vulnerability Description
The MNET authentication functionality in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.15, 2.0.x before 2.0.6, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to impersonate other user accounts by using the Login As feature in conjunction with a remote MNET single sign-on capability, as demonstrated by a Mahara site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=10df8657c1c138c0d0ab1d4796c
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191751Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2421
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=10df8657c1c138c0d0ab1d4796c
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191751Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2421
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4584?
CVE-2011-4584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The MNET authentication functionality in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.15, 2.0.x before 2.0.6, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to impersonate other user accounts by using the Login ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4584?
CVE-2011-4584 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-2011-4584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.