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CVE-2009-4304

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

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CVE-2009-4304 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 does not use a random password salt in config.php, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force password guessing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 does not use a random password salt in config.php, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force password guessing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.83%

76.2th 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-2009-4304?
Moodle 1.8 before 1.8.11 and 1.9 before 1.9.7 does not use a random password salt in config.php, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2009-4304?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4304 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4304?
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