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CVE-2012-4408

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

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CVE-2012-4408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. course/reset.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

course/reset.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle2.1.0
MoodleMoodle2.1.1
MoodleMoodle2.1.2
MoodleMoodle2.1.3
MoodleMoodle2.1.4
MoodleMoodle2.1.5
MoodleMoodle2.1.6
MoodleMoodle2.1.7
MoodleMoodle2.2.0
MoodleMoodle2.2.1
MoodleMoodle2.2.2
MoodleMoodle2.2.3
MoodleMoodle2.2.4
MoodleMoodle2.3.0
MoodleMoodle2.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4408?
course/reset.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.
How severe is CVE-2012-4408?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4408?
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