Vulnerability Description
The Forum module in Moodle 2.7.x before 2.7.10 allows remote authenticated users to post to arbitrary groups by leveraging the teacher role, as demonstrated by a post directed to "all participants."
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50576
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033619
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=320288Vendor Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50576
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033619
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=320288Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5272?
CVE-2015-5272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Forum module in Moodle 2.7.x before 2.7.10 allows remote authenticated users to post to arbitrary groups by leveraging the teacher role, as demonstrated by a post directed to "all participants."
How severe is CVE-2015-5272?
CVE-2015-5272 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-2015-5272?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.