Vulnerability Description
course/reset.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 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.
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-34519Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211558
- 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-34519Patch
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=211558
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4408?
CVE-2012-4408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). course/reset.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 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass i...
How severe is CVE-2012-4408?
CVE-2012-4408 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.