CVE-2011-4287: Medium severity moodle vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2012
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Updated

admin/uploaduserform.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.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Moodle moodle=2.0.2
Moodle moodle=2.0.1
Moodle moodle=2.0.0
composer/moodle/moodle>=2.0.0<2.0.2
2.0.2

Event History

Jul 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:13 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4287?

CVE-2011-4287 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to user accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4287?

To fix CVE-2011-4287, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.0.3 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2011-4287?

CVE-2011-4287 affects Moodle versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2.

4

What is the main issue described in CVE-2011-4287?

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.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2011-4287?

Users of Moodle versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 who have autoubscribed accounts are at risk from CVE-2011-4287.

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