CVE-2012-0798

Name: CVE-2012-0798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-17T10:20:53.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The self-enrolment functionality in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.4 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain the manager role by leveraging the teacher role.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The self-enrolment functionality in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.4 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain the manager role by leveraging the teacher role.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	2.1.0
Moodle	Moodle	2.1.1
Moodle	Moodle	2.1.2
Moodle	Moodle	2.1.3
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0798?

The self-enrolment functionality in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.4 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain the manager role by leveraging the teacher role.

How severe is CVE-2012-0798?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0798?

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Source: NVD / NIST