CVE-2012-4401
UnknownEPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.5 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended capability restrictions and perform certain topic changes by leveraging course-editing capabilities.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.5 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended capability restrictions and perform certain topic changes by leveraging course-editing capabilities.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.2.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.2.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.2.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.2.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.2.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.3.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.3.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4401?
Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.5 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended capability restrictions and perform certain topic changes by leveraging course-editing capabilities.
How severe is CVE-2012-4401?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4401?
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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