CVE-2015-5272
First published: Mon Feb 22 2016(Updated: )
The Forum module in Moodle 2.7.x before 2.7.10 allows remote authenticated users to post to arbitrary groups by leveraging the teacher role, as demonstrated by a post directed to "all participants."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | =2.7.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5272?
CVE-2015-5272 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote authenticated users to post to arbitrary groups.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5272?
To fix CVE-2015-5272, update Moodle to version 2.7.10 or later to patch the vulnerability.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2015-5272?
CVE-2015-5272 affects Moodle versions 2.7.0 through 2.7.9.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-5272?
Remote authenticated users with the teacher role can exploit CVE-2015-5272 to post to arbitrary groups.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5272?
CVE-2015-5272 is a privilege escalation vulnerability related to the Forum module in Moodle.
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