First published: Mon Jul 16 2012(Updated: )
admin/uploaduser_form.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not force password changes for autosubscribed users, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the initial password of a new user.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Moodle | =2.0.2 | |
Moodle | =2.0.1 | |
Moodle | =2.0.0 |
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CVE-2011-4287 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to user accounts.
To fix CVE-2011-4287, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.0.3 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
CVE-2011-4287 affects Moodle versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2.
The main issue in CVE-2011-4287 is that autosubscribed users are not required to change their initial passwords, making it easier for attackers to gain access.
Users of Moodle versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 who have autoubscribed accounts are at risk from CVE-2011-4287.