7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0801: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 17 2012(Updated: )

lib/formslib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.4 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 does not properly handle multiple instances of a form element, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moodle=2.1.0
Moodle=2.1.1
Moodle=2.1.2
Moodle=2.1.3
Moodle=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0801?

    CVE-2012-0801 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but presents potential vulnerabilities in Moodle versions 2.1.x before 2.1.4 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0801?

    To fix CVE-2012-0801, you should upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.1.4 or 2.2.1 or later.

  • What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-0801?

    CVE-2012-0801 affects Moodle versions 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 and 2.2.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-0801?

    CVE-2012-0801 may allow for unspecified impacts and remote attack vectors due to improper handling of multiple instances of a form element.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2012-0801?

    As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2012-0801, but it is advisable to apply necessary security updates.

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