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CVE-2012-0794

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

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CVE-2012-0794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle1.9.1
MoodleMoodle1.9.2
MoodleMoodle1.9.3
MoodleMoodle1.9.4
MoodleMoodle1.9.5
MoodleMoodle1.9.6
MoodleMoodle1.9.7
MoodleMoodle1.9.8
MoodleMoodle1.9.9
MoodleMoodle1.9.10
MoodleMoodle1.9.11
MoodleMoodle1.9.12
MoodleMoodle1.9.13
MoodleMoodle1.9.14
MoodleMoodle1.9.15
MoodleMoodle2.0.0
MoodleMoodle2.0.1
MoodleMoodle2.0.2
MoodleMoodle2.0.3
MoodleMoodle2.0.4
MoodleMoodle2.0.5
MoodleMoodle2.0.6
MoodleMoodle2.1.0
MoodleMoodle2.1.1
MoodleMoodle2.1.2
MoodleMoodle2.1.3
MoodleMoodle2.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0794?
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
How severe is CVE-2012-0794?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0794?
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