CVE-2009-4302

Name: CVE-2009-4302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-16T01:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4302 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login/index_form.html in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 links to an index page on the HTTP port even when the page is served from an HTTPS port, which might cause login credentials to be sent in cleartext, even when SSL is intended, and allows remote attackers to obtain these credentials by sniffing.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login/index_form.html in Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 links to an index page on the HTTP port even when the page is served from an HTTPS port, which might cause login credentials to be sent in cleartext, even when SSL is intended, and allows remote attackers to obtain these credentials by sniffing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.57%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.1
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.2
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.3
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.4
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.5
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.7
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.8
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.9
Moodle	Moodle	1.8.10
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.1
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.2
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.3
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.4
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.5
Moodle	Moodle	1.9.6

References

http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notesPatch
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notesPatch
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139107Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00704.htmlPatch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00730.htmlPatch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00751.htmlPatch
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.11_release_notesPatch
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.7_release_notesPatch
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139107Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37244Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00704.htmlPatch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00730.htmlPatch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00751.htmlPatch

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4302?

How severe is CVE-2009-4302?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4302 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4302?

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