CVE-2017-7491 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, a CSRF attack is possible that allows attackers to change the "number of courses displayed in the course overview block" configuration setting.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	2.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=352355PatchVendor Advisory
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=352355PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7491?

CVE-2017-7491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, a CSRF attack is possible that allows attackers to change the "number of courses displayed in the course overview block" configuration setting.

How severe is CVE-2017-7491?

CVE-2017-7491 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-2017-7491?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.