Vulnerability Description
The command-line cron implementation in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 does not properly interact with IP blocking, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended IP address restrictions by leveraging a configuration in which IP blocking was disabled to restore cron functionality.
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=ade30ad3c420ce035a3d68287db
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191761Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ade30ad3c420ce035a3d68287db
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=191761Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761248
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4592?
CVE-2011-4592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The command-line cron implementation in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 does not properly interact with IP blocking, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended IP address r...
How severe is CVE-2011-4592?
CVE-2011-4592 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4592?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.