Vulnerability Description
webservice/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 does not properly restrict the use of web-service tokens, which allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary external-service functions via a token intended for only one service.
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=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-34368Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211559Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/1
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-34368Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211559Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4402?
CVE-2012-4402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). webservice/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 does not properly restrict the use of web-service tokens, which allows remote authenticated users to run arb...
How severe is CVE-2012-4402?
CVE-2012-4402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.