CVE-2017-7532
First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )
In Moodle 3.x, course creators are able to change system default settings for courses.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | <3.1.7 | 3.1.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.2.0<3.2.4 | 3.2.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | =3.3.0 | 3.3.1 |
| Moodle | =3.1.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-beta | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-rc1 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.0-rc2 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.2 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.3 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.4 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.5 | |
| Moodle | =3.1.6 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-beta | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc1 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc2 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc3 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc4 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.0-rc5 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.1 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.2 | |
| Moodle | =3.2.3 | |
| Moodle | =3.3.0 | |
| Moodle | =3.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7532
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=355556
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/6e861be6b7d49c5ac4583ae46762a28ede5785ad
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/915f801546a5c3618feab897072c985abfce57df
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210614032706/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99617
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jjhx-5jff-rc8m (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99617
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7532?
The severity of CVE-2017-7532 is considered medium, as it allows course creators to manipulate system default settings.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7532?
To mitigate CVE-2017-7532, update Moodle to a version later than 3.3.1 where this vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-7532?
CVE-2017-7532 affects Moodle versions 3.1.0 through 3.3.1, allowing unauthorized changes by course creators.
What are the implications of CVE-2017-7532?
The implications of CVE-2017-7532 include potential exposure to unauthorized configuration changes in course settings.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-7532?
A possible workaround for CVE-2017-7532 is to limit course creator permissions until a patch is applied.
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