CVE-2012-5471
First published: Wed Nov 21 2012(Updated: )
The Dropbox Repository File Picker in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to access the Dropbox of a different user by leveraging an unattended workstation after a logout.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.1<=2.1.8 | 2.1.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.2<=2.2.5 | 2.2.6 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.3<=2.3.2 | 2.3.3 |
| 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 | =2.1.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.1.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.2.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5471
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216155
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-29872
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/1
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/8eb614d4bb4a80ed51520bca528530914082136f
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a3433213a1a2346c145e004ab1dc08b58279f910
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/c62a20c42b96f0195c4de075e5c58a4e7d381428
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/cd029574b699c74e55fa287f0b4db45d2dcf9fde
- https://web.archive.org/web/20121202030020/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mpjx-8phj-5m34 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56505
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5471?
CVE-2012-5471 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5471?
You can fix CVE-2012-5471 by upgrading to Moodle version 2.1.9, 2.2.6, or 2.3.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5471?
CVE-2012-5471 affects Moodle versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.9, 2.2.x prior to 2.2.6, and 2.3.x prior to 2.3.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5471 describe?
CVE-2012-5471 describes an unauthorized access attack that exploits unattended workstations after logout.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-5471?
Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2012-5471 to access the Dropbox of other users.
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