CVE-2012-3392: Medium severity Moodle moodle vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2012
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Updated

mod/forum/unsubscribeall.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not consider whether a forum is optional, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass forum-subscription requirements by leveraging the student role and unsubscribing from all forums.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Moodle moodle=2.1.0
Moodle moodle=2.1.1
Moodle moodle=2.1.2
Moodle moodle=2.1.3
Moodle moodle=2.1.4
Moodle moodle=2.1.5
Moodle moodle=2.1.6
Moodle moodle=2.2.0
Moodle moodle=2.2.1
Moodle moodle=2.2.2
Moodle moodle=2.2.3

Event History

Jul 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3392?

CVE-2012-3392 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to unsubscribe from mandatory forums.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3392?

To fix CVE-2012-3392, upgrade Moodle to version 2.1.7 or 2.2.4 or later.

3

What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-3392?

CVE-2012-3392 affects Moodle versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.6 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2012-3392 have on Moodle users?

CVE-2012-3392 allows users with the student role to bypass forum-subscription requirements, leading to potential loss of engagement in key discussions.

5

Is it safe to use Moodle versions prior to the fix for CVE-2012-3392?

Using Moodle versions prior to the fix for CVE-2012-3392 poses a security risk as it may allow unauthorized changes to forum subscriptions.

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