CVE-2014-7834
UnknownEPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2014-7834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod/forum/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not verify group permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to access a forum via the forum_get_discussions web service.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mod/forum/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not verify group permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to access a forum via the forum_get_discussions web service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.4.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.5.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.2 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275159Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=275159Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-7834?
mod/forum/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not verify group permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to access a forum via the forum_get_discussions web service.
How severe is CVE-2014-7834?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7834?
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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