CVE-2011-4298: CSRF
First published: Wed Jul 11 2012(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in mod/wiki/ components in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify wiki data.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =2.0.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4298?
CVE-2011-4298 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to hijack user authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4298?
To fix CVE-2011-4298, update your Moodle installation to version 2.0.5 or 2.1.2 or later.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2011-4298?
CVE-2011-4298 affects Moodle versions prior to 2.0.5 and 2.1.2, including all 2.0.x and 2.1.x versions before these updates.
What kind of attacks can be executed through CVE-2011-4298?
CVE-2011-4298 allows attackers to perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks that can modify wiki data.
Is user data at risk with CVE-2011-4298?
Yes, user data is at risk as CVE-2011-4298 can lead to unauthorized modifications of wiki content by hijacking user sessions.
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