CVE-2012-2357

Name: CVE-2012-2357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-21T03:38:55.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Multi-Authentication feature in the Central Authentication Service (CAS) functionality in auth/cas/cas_form.html in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 does not use HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Multi-Authentication feature in the Central Authentication Service (CAS) functionality in auth/cas/cas_form.html in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 does not use HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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	2.1.4
Moodle	Moodle	2.1.5
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.0
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.1
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2357?

How severe is CVE-2012-2357?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2357?

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Source: NVD / NIST