CVE-2009-4303: Infoleak
First published: Wed Dec 16 2009(Updated: )
Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 stores (1) password hashes and (2) unspecified "secrets" in backup files, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =1.9.4 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.1 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.8 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.6 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.2 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.2 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.5 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.3 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.9 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.7 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.10 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.3 | |
| Moodle | =1.9.5 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.4 | |
| Moodle | =1.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139110
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notes
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00751.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00704.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00730.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244
- http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4303?
CVE-2009-4303 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information including password hashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4303?
To remediate CVE-2009-4303, upgrade Moodle to version 1.8.11 or 1.9.7 or later.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2009-4303?
Moodle versions 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 are affected by CVE-2009-4303.
What happens if I do not address CVE-2009-4303?
Failing to address CVE-2009-4303 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from your Moodle backup files.
Is CVE-2009-4303 specific to certain Moodle installations?
Yes, CVE-2009-4303 specifically affects certain versions of Moodle, particularly 1.8 and 1.9 before specified updates.
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- version/moodle/1.9.2
- version/moodle/1.8.5
- version/moodle/1.8.3
- version/moodle/1.8.9
- version/moodle/1.8.7
- version/moodle/1.8.10
- version/moodle/1.9.3
- version/moodle/1.9.5
- version/moodle/1.8.4
- version/moodle/1.8.1