Vulnerability Description
mod/chat/chat_ajax.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly check for the mod/chat:chat capability during chat sessions, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by remaining in a chat session after an intra-session capability removal by an administrator.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-44082
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=256418Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-44082
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=256418Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0122?
CVE-2014-0122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). mod/chat/chat_ajax.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly check for the mod/chat:chat capability during chat sessions, which all...
How severe is CVE-2014-0122?
CVE-2014-0122 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-2014-0122?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.