Vulnerability Description
The forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the individual answer-posting requirement without the mod/forum:viewqandawithoutposting capability, and discover an author's username, by leveraging the student role and visiting a Q&A forum.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46619
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/15/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=269591Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46619
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/15/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=269591Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3617?
CVE-2014-3617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass th...
How severe is CVE-2014-3617?
CVE-2014-3617 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.