CVE-2019-14828
First published: Fri Mar 19 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in Moodle affecting 3.7 to 3.7.1, 3.6 to 3.6.5, 3.5 to 3.5.7 and earlier unsupported versions, where users with the capability to create courses were assigned as a teacher in those courses, regardless of whether they had the capability to be automatically assigned that role.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | >=3.5.0<=3.5.7 | |
| Moodle | >=3.6.0<=3.6.5 | |
| Moodle | >=3.7.0<=3.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14828?
CVE-2019-14828 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14828?
To fix CVE-2019-14828, upgrade Moodle to versions 3.7.2, 3.6.6, or 3.5.8, or a later version that addresses this issue.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2019-14828?
CVE-2019-14828 affects Moodle versions from 3.5.0 to 3.5.7, 3.6.0 to 3.6.5, and 3.7.0 to 3.7.1.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2019-14828?
Users with the capability to create courses in affected Moodle versions are vulnerable to CVE-2019-14828.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-14828?
The impact of CVE-2019-14828 is that unauthorized users may be assigned the teacher role in courses, violating intended access controls.
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