Vulnerability Description
The My Home implementation in the block_html_pluginfile function in blocks/html/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 does not properly restrict file access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by visiting an HTML block.
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-43877
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/19/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=260364Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-43877
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/19/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=260364Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0216?
CVE-2014-0216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The My Home implementation in the block_html_pluginfile function in blocks/html/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 does not properly rest...
How severe is CVE-2014-0216?
CVE-2014-0216 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-2014-0216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.