CVE-2012-5473: Infoleak

Published Nov 21, 2012
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Updated

The Database activity module 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 read activity entries of a different group's users via an advanced search.

Affected Software

18 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=2.1.7
Moodle moodle=2.1.8
Moodle moodle=2.2.0
Moodle moodle=2.2.1
Moodle moodle=2.2.2
Moodle moodle=2.2.3
Moodle moodle=2.2.4
Moodle moodle=2.2.5
Moodle moodle=2.3.0
Moodle moodle=2.3.1
Moodle moodle=2.3.2

Event History

Nov 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5473?

CVE-2012-5473 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive activity entries to unauthorized users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5473?

To fix CVE-2012-5473, upgrade Moodle to version 2.1.9, 2.2.6, or 2.3.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-5473?

CVE-2012-5473 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.

4

What types of users are impacted by CVE-2012-5473?

Remote authenticated users can access activity entries of other groups due to the vulnerability in CVE-2012-5473.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5473 if I cannot immediately upgrade?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2012-5473, and upgrading is the recommended approach to mitigate the risk.

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