Vulnerability Description
mod/forum/post.php in Moodle 2.9.x before 2.9.1 does not consider the mod/forum:canposttomygroups capability before authorizing "Post a copy to all groups" actions, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging per-group authorization.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50220
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032877
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=316663Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50220
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032877
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=316663Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3273?
CVE-2015-3273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). mod/forum/post.php in Moodle 2.9.x before 2.9.1 does not consider the mod/forum:canposttomygroups capability before authorizing "Post a copy to all groups" actions, which allows remote authenticated u...
How severe is CVE-2015-3273?
CVE-2015-3273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.