CVE-2016-8644
First published: Fri Jan 20 2017(Updated: )
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the capability to view course notes is checked in the wrong context.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8644?
CVE-2016-8644 is classified as a moderate-level vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8644?
To fix CVE-2016-8644, upgrade to the latest version of Moodle that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2016-8644?
CVE-2016-8644 affects Moodle versions 2.x up to 3.1.2.
Can CVE-2016-8644 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2016-8644 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to course notes.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8644?
Yes, a patch is provided with the updated versions of Moodle to resolve CVE-2016-8644.
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