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CVE-2012-2359

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2012-2359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. admin/roles/override.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the teacher role and modifying their own capabilities, as demonstrated by obtaining the backup:userinfo capability.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

admin/roles/override.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the teacher role and modifying their own capabilities, as demonstrated by obtaining the backup:userinfo capability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle2.0.0
MoodleMoodle2.0.1
MoodleMoodle2.0.2
MoodleMoodle2.0.3
MoodleMoodle2.0.4
MoodleMoodle2.0.5
MoodleMoodle2.0.6
MoodleMoodle2.0.7
MoodleMoodle2.0.8
MoodleMoodle2.1.0
MoodleMoodle2.1.1
MoodleMoodle2.1.2
MoodleMoodle2.1.3
MoodleMoodle2.1.4
MoodleMoodle2.1.5
MoodleMoodle2.2.0
MoodleMoodle2.2.1
MoodleMoodle2.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2359?
admin/roles/override.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging the teacher role and modifying their own capabilities, as demonstrated by obtaining the backup:userinfo capability.
How severe is CVE-2012-2359?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2359?
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