CVE-2014-3552
First published: Tue Jul 29 2014(Updated: )
The Shibboleth authentication plugin in auth/shibboleth/index.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, and 2.5.x before 2.5.7 does not check whether a session ID is empty, which allows remote authenticated users to hijack sessions via crafted plugin interaction.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =2.4.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.10 | |
| Moodle | <=2.3.11 | |
| 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 | =2.3.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3552?
CVE-2014-3552 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for session hijacking by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3552?
To fix CVE-2014-3552, update your Moodle installation to version 2.4.11, 2.5.7, or later.
Which Moodle versions are affected by CVE-2014-3552?
CVE-2014-3552 affects Moodle versions up to and including 2.3.11, all 2.4.x versions before 2.4.11, and all 2.5.x versions before 2.5.7.
Can CVE-2014-3552 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-3552 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users who interact with the plugin.
What impact does CVE-2014-3552 have on user sessions?
CVE-2014-3552 allows attackers to hijack user sessions by taking advantage of an unverified session ID.
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