Vulnerability Description
mod/forum/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not verify group permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to access a forum via the forum_get_discussions web service.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
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-45303
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031215
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275159Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45303
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031215
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275159Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7834?
CVE-2014-7834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). mod/forum/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not verify group permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to access a forum via the forum_get_discussions...
How severe is CVE-2014-7834?
CVE-2014-7834 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-2014-7834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.