CVE-2015-5339: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 22 2016(Updated: )
The core_enrol_get_enrolled_users web service in enrol/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, 2.8.x before 2.8.9, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3 does not properly implement group-based access restrictions, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive course-participant information via a web-service request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.9.0<2.9.3 | 2.9.3 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.8.0<2.8.9 | 2.8.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <2.7.11 | 2.7.11 |
| Moodle | <=2.6.11 | |
| 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 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-51861
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=323234
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5339
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/12bc713081dc24b6eedea54281876e7c3f5579a6
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/512633461ae239677342b40d318803e15e1fd1aa
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b26b2407908abb1a8a4d37aebc18e03139c9776f
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gmhr-6f43-7qpj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5339?
The severity of CVE-2015-5339 is classified as medium, as it allows authenticated users to gain access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5339?
To fix CVE-2015-5339, update to Moodle version 2.7.11, 2.8.9, or 2.9.3 or later.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2015-5339?
Affected versions include Moodle versions up to 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, 2.8.x before 2.8.9, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5339?
CVE-2015-5339 is an access control vulnerability related to improper implementation of group-based restrictions.
Can CVE-2015-5339 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5339 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive course participant information.
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