CVE-2012-2358
First published: Sat Jul 21 2012(Updated: )
Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an activity's read-only state and modify the database by leveraging the student role and editing database activity entries that already exist.
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 | =2.0.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.0.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2358?
CVE-2012-2358 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2358?
To fix CVE-2012-2358, you should upgrade Moodle to version 2.0.9, 2.1.6, or 2.2.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2358?
CVE-2012-2358 affects users of Moodle versions 2.0.x prior to 2.0.9, 2.1.x prior to 2.1.6, and 2.2.x prior to 2.2.3.
What actions can attackers take due to CVE-2012-2358?
Attackers can bypass a read-only activity's restrictions and modify existing database entries.
Is CVE-2012-2358 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2012-2358 is a remote vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit.
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