CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3731: Infoleak

First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(Updated: )

Moodle 3.0 through 3.0.3, 2.9 through 2.9.5, and 2.8 through 2.8.11 allows remote attackers to obtain the names of hidden forums and forum discussions.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=2.8.11
Moodle=2.9.0
Moodle=2.9.1
Moodle=2.9.2
Moodle=2.9.3
Moodle=2.9.4
Moodle=2.9.5
Moodle=3.0.0
Moodle=3.0.0-beta
Moodle=3.0.0-rc1
Moodle=3.0.0-rc2
Moodle=3.0.0-rc3
Moodle=3.0.0-rc4
Moodle=3.0.1
Moodle=3.0.2
Moodle=3.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3731?

    CVE-2016-3731 has a medium severity classification due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3731?

    To fix CVE-2016-3731, you should upgrade your Moodle installation to versions 3.0.4, 2.9.6, or 2.8.12 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3731?

    CVE-2016-3731 affects Moodle versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.11, 2.9.0 to 2.9.5, and 3.0.0 to 3.0.3.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-3731?

    The impact of CVE-2016-3731 allows remote attackers to enumerate hidden forums and discussions, potentially revealing confidential information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3731?

    Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2016-3731 is to apply available updates, as no effective workaround is suggested.

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