Vulnerability Description
login/token.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 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a forced-password-change requirement by creating a web-services token.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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-48691
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/16/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73166
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=307386Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48691
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/16/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73166
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=307386Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2272?
CVE-2015-2272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). login/token.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 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a forced-password-change requirement by creating a w...
How severe is CVE-2015-2272?
CVE-2015-2272 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-2015-2272?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.