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CVE-2009-4300

UnknownEPSS 2.22%

Last modified

CVE-2009-4300 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified authentication plugins in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 store the MD5 hashes for passwords in the user table, even when the cached hashes are not used by the plugin, which might make it easier for attackers to obtain credentials via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified authentication plugins in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 store the MD5 hashes for passwords in the user table, even when the cached hashes are not used by the plugin, which might make it easier for attackers to obtain credentials via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.22%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle1.8.1
MoodleMoodle1.8.2
MoodleMoodle1.8.3
MoodleMoodle1.8.4
MoodleMoodle1.8.5
MoodleMoodle1.8.7
MoodleMoodle1.8.8
MoodleMoodle1.8.9
MoodleMoodle1.8.10
MoodleMoodle1.9.1
MoodleMoodle1.9.2
MoodleMoodle1.9.3
MoodleMoodle1.9.4
MoodleMoodle1.9.5
MoodleMoodle1.9.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4300?
Multiple unspecified authentication plugins in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 store the MD5 hashes for passwords in the user table, even when the cached hashes are not used by the plugin, which might make it easier for attackers to obtain credentials via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-4300?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4300 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4300?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST