Vulnerability Description
admin/roles/override.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the teacher role and modifying their own capabilities, as demonstrated by obtaining the backup:userinfo capability.
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=0f75e1e6272db0303abc8e27362
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/2
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0f75e1e6272db0303abc8e27362
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2359?
CVE-2012-2359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). admin/roles/override.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the teacher role and modifying thei...
How severe is CVE-2012-2359?
CVE-2012-2359 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.