Vulnerability Description
files/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 does not consider the moodle/user:manageownfiles capability before approving a private-file upload, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file-management restrictions by using web services to perform uploads after this capability has been revoked.
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-49994
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74728
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313688Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49994
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74728
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313688Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3181?
CVE-2015-3181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). files/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 does not consider the moodle/user:manageownfiles capability before approving a private-fi...
How severe is CVE-2015-3181?
CVE-2015-3181 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-2015-3181?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.