CVE-2021-40692
First published: Fri Jan 21 2022(Updated: )
Insufficient capability checks made it possible for teachers to download users outside of their courses.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.9.0<3.9.10 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.10.0<3.10.7 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.11.0<3.11.3 | |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.9<3.9.10 | 3.9.10 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.10<3.10.7 | 3.10.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.11<3.11.3 | 3.11.3 |
| >=3.9.0<3.9.10 | ||
| >=3.10.0<3.10.7 | ||
| >=3.11.0<3.11.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=427104
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2043416
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2043415
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2043414
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40692
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wr6q-xv23-rfq9 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40692?
CVE-2021-40692 is a vulnerability that allows teachers to download users outside of their courses in Moodle.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40692?
CVE-2021-40692 has a severity rating of medium (4.3).
How does CVE-2021-40692 affect Moodle?
CVE-2021-40692 affects Moodle versions 3.9.0 to 3.9.10, 3.10.0 to 3.10.7, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.3.
How can the CVE-2021-40692 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2021-40692 vulnerability can be exploited by teachers to download users outside of their assigned courses.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-40692?
Yes, updating Moodle to version 3.9.10, 3.10.7, or 3.11.3 will fix the CVE-2021-40692 vulnerability.
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