CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4431

First published: Mon May 19 2014(Updated: )

Mahara before 1.5.12, 1.6.x before 1.6.7, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly prevent access to blocks, which allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary blocks via the bock id in an edit request.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mahara<=1.5.11
Mahara=1.5-rc1
Mahara=1.5-rc2
Mahara=1.5.0
Mahara=1.5.1
Mahara=1.5.2
Mahara=1.5.3
Mahara=1.5.4
Mahara=1.5.6
Mahara=1.5.7
Mahara=1.5.8
Mahara=1.5.9
Mahara=1.5.10
Mahara=1.7.-rc1
Mahara=1.7.0
Mahara=1.7.1
Mahara=1.7.2
Mahara=1.6.0
Mahara=1.6.1
Mahara=1.6.2
Mahara=1.6.3
Mahara=1.6.4
Mahara=1.6.5
Mahara=1.6.6
<=1.5.11
=1.5-rc1
=1.5-rc2
=1.5.0
=1.5.1
=1.5.2
=1.5.3
=1.5.4
=1.5.6
=1.5.7
=1.5.8
=1.5.9
=1.5.10
=1.7.-rc1
=1.7.0
=1.7.1
=1.7.2
=1.6.0
=1.6.1
=1.6.2
=1.6.3
=1.6.4
=1.6.5
=1.6.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4431?

    CVE-2013-4431 has a medium severity rating, indicating a potential impact on system integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4431?

    To fix CVE-2013-4431, upgrade Mahara to version 1.5.12, 1.6.7, or 1.7.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-4431?

    CVE-2013-4431 affects users of Mahara versions prior to 1.5.12, 1.6.x before 1.6.7, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3.

  • What types of access does CVE-2013-4431 compromise?

    CVE-2013-4431 allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary blocks by manipulating the block ID.

  • When was CVE-2013-4431 disclosed?

    CVE-2013-4431 was disclosed on October 8, 2013.

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