CVE-2016-2159
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
The save_submission function in mod/assign/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended due-date restrictions by leveraging the student role for a web-service request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.0<3.0.3 | 3.0.3 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.9<2.9.5 | 2.9.5 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.8<2.8.11 | 2.8.11 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7<2.7.13 | 2.7.13 |
| 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 | =2.7.11 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.12 | |
| 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 | =2.8.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.4 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-52901
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/21/1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035333
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=330182
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2159
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/0766509ab02353008af62f953f7ebc0f6210411a
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/3c069c16db62d0e0a64137578e92c22d604dd261
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/711f9468d4e2792afe0f2025ac98c52ee3e4ee71
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/dc8421575f35585a7a4fc1c9710dafd1d0483d4e
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/ea8987644fdbbee291337263598b0c3c7bf27c36
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160424224349/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035333
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cw72-69wq-f9f2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2159?
CVE-2016-2159 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated users to bypass due date restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2159?
To fix CVE-2016-2159, upgrade Moodle to version 2.7.13, 2.8.11, 2.9.5, or 3.0.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2159?
CVE-2016-2159 affects Moodle versions 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2159?
CVE-2016-2159 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated users to interfere with assignment due dates.
Can CVE-2016-2159 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2159 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through specific web service requests.
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