CVE-2012-5472

Name: CVE-2012-5472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-21T12:55:02.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/formslib.php in Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified value of a frozen form field.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/formslib.php in Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified value of a frozen form field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.1
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.2
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.3
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.4
Moodle	Moodle	2.2.5
Moodle	Moodle	2.3.1
Moodle	Moodle	2.3.2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5472?

lib/formslib.php in Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified value of a frozen form field.

How severe is CVE-2012-5472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5472?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-5472?

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Source: NVD / NIST