CVE-2012-1170: High severity moodle vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2019
·Updated
Moodle before 2.2.2 has an external enrolment plugin context check issue where capability checks are not thorough
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·04:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 has a medium severity due to inadequate capability checks in the external enrolment plugin.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1170?
To fix CVE-2012-1170, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.2.2 or higher.
3
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 affects all Moodle versions prior to 2.2.2.
4
Does CVE-2012-1170 affect Fedora systems running Moodle?
Yes, CVE-2012-1170 impacts Moodle installations on Fedora 15, 16, and 17.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 is a security vulnerability related to improper context checks in an external enrolment plugin.