Vulnerability Description
lib/filelib.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 check the publication state of blog files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a blog entry that references a non-public file.
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-34585Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211557Vendor 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-34585Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211557Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4407?
CVE-2012-4407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). lib/filelib.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 check the publication state of blog files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4407?
CVE-2012-4407 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-2012-4407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.