Vulnerability Description
Mahara before 1.5.12, 1.6.x before 1.6.7, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly prevent access to blocks, which allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary blocks via the bock id in an edit request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | <= 1.5.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/15/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/7
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1233500
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=5753
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/15/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/7
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1233500
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=5753
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4431?
CVE-2013-4431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Mahara before 1.5.12, 1.6.x before 1.6.7, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly prevent access to blocks, which allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary blocks via the bock id in an ed...
How severe is CVE-2013-4431?
CVE-2013-4431 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-2013-4431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mahara Mahara.