CVE-2012-5479
First published: Wed Nov 21 2012(Updated: )
The Portfolio plugin 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 upload and execute files via a modified Portfolio API callback.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5479?
CVE-2012-5479 is rated as having a medium severity due to its potential for remote file execution by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5479?
To fix CVE-2012-5479, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.1.9, 2.2.6, or 2.3.3 or later.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-5479?
CVE-2012-5479 affects Moodle versions 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5479?
CVE-2012-5479 is a file upload vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute files.
What can happen if CVE-2012-5479 is exploited?
If CVE-2012-5479 is exploited, it can lead to unauthorized remote execution of files on the vulnerable Moodle server.
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