CVE-2009-2171
First published: Tue Jun 23 2009(Updated: )
Mahara 1.1 before 1.1.5 does not apply permission checks when saving a view that contains artefacts, which allows remote authenticated users to read another user's artefact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | =1.1.2 | |
| Mahara | =1.1 | |
| Mahara | =1.1.4 | |
| Mahara | =1.1.1 | |
| Mahara | =1.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2171?
CVE-2009-2171 has a medium severity rating due to improper permission checks allowing unauthorized access to user artefacts.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2171?
To fix CVE-2009-2171, upgrade Mahara to version 1.1.5 or later to ensure proper permission checks are enforced.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2171?
CVE-2009-2171 affects Mahara versions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and version 1.1.1.
Can remote untrusted users exploit CVE-2009-2171?
No, CVE-2009-2171 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability and access artefacts.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2171?
CVE-2009-2171 is an authorization issue related to inadequate permission checks in Mahara.
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