CVE-2012-2246: Input Validation
First published: Sat Nov 24 2012(Updated: )
Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks to delete arbitrary users and bypass CSRF protection via account/delete.php.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | =1.4-rc1 | |
| Mahara | =1.4-rc2 | |
| Mahara | =1.4-rc3 | |
| Mahara | =1.4-rc4 | |
| Mahara | =1.4.0 | |
| Mahara | =1.4.1 | |
| Mahara | =1.4.2 | |
| Mahara | =1.4.3 | |
| Mahara | =1.4.4 | |
| Mahara | =1.5-rc1 | |
| Mahara | =1.5-rc2 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.0 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.1 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.2 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2246?
CVE-2012-2246 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing unauthorized actions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2246?
To fix CVE-2012-2246, update Mahara to version 1.4.5 or 1.5.4 or newer.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2246?
CVE-2012-2246 affects Mahara versions 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2246 facilitate?
CVE-2012-2246 facilitates clickjacking attacks that can allow unauthorized user deletion.
Is CVE-2012-2246 related to CSRF vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2012-2246 allows attackers to bypass CSRF protection mechanisms.
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- version/mahara/1.4-rc2
- version/mahara/1.4-rc3
- version/mahara/1.4-rc4
- version/mahara/1.4.0
- version/mahara/1.4.1
- version/mahara/1.4.2
- version/mahara/1.4.3
- version/mahara/1.4.4
- version/mahara/1.5-rc1
- version/mahara/1.5-rc2
- version/mahara/1.5.0
- version/mahara/1.5.1
- version/mahara/1.5.2
- version/mahara/1.5.3