Vulnerability Description
message/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7.x before 2.7.4, and 2.8.x before 2.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a messaging-disabled setting via a web-services request, as demonstrated by a people-search request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.5.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48329
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/19/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=278614Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48329
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/19/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=278614Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0214?
CVE-2015-0214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). message/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7.x before 2.7.4, and 2.8.x before 2.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a messaging-disabled setting via a web-servi...
How severe is CVE-2015-0214?
CVE-2015-0214 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-2015-0214?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.