Vulnerability Description
backup/moodle2/restore_stepslib.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 does not check for the moodle/course:changeidnumber privilege during handling of course ID numbers, which allows remote authenticated users to overwrite ID numbers via a restore action.
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&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-29591Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191758Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-29591Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191758Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4589?
CVE-2011-4589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). backup/moodle2/restore_stepslib.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 does not check for the moodle/course:changeidnumber privilege during handling of course ID numbers, which allows...
How severe is CVE-2011-4589?
CVE-2011-4589 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-2011-4589?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.