CVE-2016-8642
First published: Fri Jan 20 2017(Updated: )
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the question engine allows access to files that should not be available.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7.0<=2.7.16 | 2.7.17 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.8.0<=2.8.12 | |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.9.0<=2.9.8 | 2.9.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.0.0<=3.0.6 | 3.0.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.1.0<=3.1.2 | 3.1.3 |
| Moodle | <=2.7.16 | |
| 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 | =2.8.12 | |
| 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 | =2.9.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.9.8 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.2 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.3 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.4 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.5 | |
| Moodle | =3.0.6 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8642
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343275
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/cf0b9432d81ba9d5763e4894f82c95ca9fbf548f
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210123193602/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94441
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x32v-7qw8-cpq8 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94441
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8642?
CVE-2016-8642 is a vulnerability in Moodle versions 2.x and 3.x where the question engine improperly allows access to restricted files.
What severity level is associated with CVE-2016-8642?
CVE-2016-8642 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8642?
To fix CVE-2016-8642, it is recommended to upgrade Moodle to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2016-8642?
CVE-2016-8642 affects Moodle versions 2.7.16 and earlier, and specific 2.8.x versions up to 2.9.8.
Is CVE-2016-8642 easy to exploit?
CVE-2016-8642 can be exploited by attackers who have certain access levels, making it a significant risk if proper access controls are not enforced.
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