CVE-2012-1161: Infoleak
Published Nov 14, 2019
·Updated
Moodle before 2.2.2: Course information leak via hidden courses being displayed in tag search results
Affected Software
5 affected components
debian/moodle
Moodle moodle<2.2.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=15
Fedoraproject Fedora=16
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1161?
CVE-2012-1161 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to expose course information through tag search results.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1161?
To fix CVE-2012-1161, you should upgrade Moodle to version 2.2.2 or later.
3
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-1161?
CVE-2012-1161 affects all versions of Moodle prior to 2.2.2.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-1161?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2012-1161; updating is the recommended solution.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1161?
CVE-2012-1161 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting Moodle.