CVE-2009-4304
UnknownEPSS 1.83%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139111Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=139111Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37614Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3455Patch, Vendor Advisory
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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