Vulnerability Description
The wiki subsystem 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 restrict (1) view and (2) edit access, which allows remote authenticated users to perform wiki operations by leveraging the student role and using the Recent Activity block to reach the individual wiki of an arbitrary student.
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-39990
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=256419Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-39990
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=256419Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0123?
CVE-2014-0123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The wiki subsystem 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 restrict (1) view and (2) edit access, which allows remote authenticated u...
How severe is CVE-2014-0123?
CVE-2014-0123 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-2014-0123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.