Vulnerability Description
mod/forum/rsslib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly implement the requirement for posting before reading a Q&A forum, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the student role and reading the RSS feed for a forum.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=refs%2Fheads%2FMOODLE_22_STABLE
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76957
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=refs%2Fheads%2FMOODLE_22_STABLE
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76957
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3391?
CVE-2012-3391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). mod/forum/rsslib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly implement the requirement for posting before reading a Q&A forum, which allows remote authenticated users to ...
How severe is CVE-2012-3391?
CVE-2012-3391 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-2012-3391?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.