CVE-2015-5340: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 22 2016(Updated: )
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 consider the moodle/badges:viewbadges capability, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive badge information via a request involving (1) `badges/overview.php` or (2) `badges/view.php`.
Credit: 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 | >=2.7.0<2.7.11 | 2.7.11 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <=2.6.11 | |
| 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-51684
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=323235
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5340
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/47d5c29202e299fdbe54229d3f6b0c381835eae3
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mmvj-j7hq-rx85 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5340?
CVE-2015-5340 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5340?
To fix CVE-2015-5340, update your Moodle installation to version 2.7.11, 2.8.9, or 2.9.3 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-5340?
CVE-2015-5340 affects Moodle versions 2.6.11 and earlier as well as various versions in the 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9 series.
What can attackers do with CVE-2015-5340?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-5340 can obtain sensitive badge information from users who have authenticated on the platform.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5340 if I cannot update immediately?
While a proper workaround is to apply the update, you may limit access to the badges feature or monitor badge requests until you can perform the update.
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