Vulnerability Description
tag/user.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 does not consider the moodle/tag:flag capability before proceeding with a flaginappropriate action, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the "Flag as inappropriate" feature.
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-49084
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/16/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=307385Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49084
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/16/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=307385Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2271?
CVE-2015-2271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). tag/user.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 does not consider the moodle/tag:flag capability before proceeding with a flaginappropriate action,...
How severe is CVE-2015-2271?
CVE-2015-2271 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-2015-2271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.