CVE-2013-2079
First published: Sat May 25 2013(Updated: )
mod/assign/locallib.php in the assignment module in Moodle 2.3.x before 2.3.7 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 does not consider capability requirements during the processing of ZIP assignment-archive download (aka downloadall) requests, which allows remote authenticated users to read other users' assignments by leveraging the student role.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =2.3.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-38443
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106965.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106988.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/107026.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=228930
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2079?
CVE-2013-2079 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to other users' assignment submissions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2079?
To fix CVE-2013-2079, upgrade to Moodle versions 2.3.7 or 2.4.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-2079?
Users of Moodle versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.6 and 2.4.0 through 2.4.3 are affected by CVE-2013-2079.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-2079 facilitate?
CVE-2013-2079 facilitates unauthorized access, allowing remote authenticated users to read other users' assignment submissions.
What component of Moodle is impacted by CVE-2013-2079?
CVE-2013-2079 impacts the assignment module, specifically the handling of ZIP assignment-archive download requests.
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