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CVE-2014-3617

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

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CVE-2014-3617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the individual answer-posting requirement without the mod/forum:viewqandawithoutposting capability, and discover an author's username, by leveraging the student role and visiting a Q&A forum.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the individual answer-posting requirement without the mod/forum:viewqandawithoutposting capability, and discover an author's username, by leveraging the student role and visiting a Q&A forum.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.4.11
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
MoodleMoodle2.0.9
MoodleMoodle2.1.0
MoodleMoodle2.1.1
MoodleMoodle2.1.2
MoodleMoodle2.1.3
MoodleMoodle2.1.4
MoodleMoodle2.1.5
MoodleMoodle2.1.6
MoodleMoodle2.1.7
MoodleMoodle2.1.8
MoodleMoodle2.1.9
MoodleMoodle2.1.10
MoodleMoodle2.2.0
MoodleMoodle2.2.1
MoodleMoodle2.2.2
MoodleMoodle2.2.3
MoodleMoodle2.2.4
MoodleMoodle2.2.5
MoodleMoodle2.2.6
MoodleMoodle2.2.7
MoodleMoodle2.2.8
MoodleMoodle2.2.9
MoodleMoodle2.2.10
MoodleMoodle2.2.11
MoodleMoodle2.3.0
MoodleMoodle2.3.1
MoodleMoodle2.3.2
MoodleMoodle2.3.3
MoodleMoodle2.3.4
MoodleMoodle2.3.5
MoodleMoodle2.3.6
MoodleMoodle2.3.7
MoodleMoodle2.3.8
MoodleMoodle2.3.9
MoodleMoodle2.3.10
MoodleMoodle2.3.11
MoodleMoodle2.4.0
MoodleMoodle2.4.1
MoodleMoodle2.4.2
MoodleMoodle2.4.3

Showing 50 of 72 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3617?
The forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the individual answer-posting requirement without the mod/forum:viewqandawithoutposting capability, and discover an author's username, by leveraging the student role and visiting a Q&A forum.
How severe is CVE-2014-3617?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3617?
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