Vulnerability Description
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
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=98456628a24bba25d336860d38a
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=194013Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2421
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=783532
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=98456628a24bba25d336860d38a
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=194013Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2421
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=783532
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0794?
CVE-2012-0794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easie...
How severe is CVE-2012-0794?
CVE-2012-0794 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-2012-0794?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.