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CVE-2015-2271

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified

CVE-2015-2271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tag/user.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 does not consider the moodle/tag:flag capability before proceeding with a flaginappropriate action, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the "Flag as inappropriate" feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tag/user.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 does not consider the moodle/tag:flag capability before proceeding with a flaginappropriate action, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the "Flag as inappropriate" feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.5.9
MoodleMoodle2.5.0
MoodleMoodle2.5.1
MoodleMoodle2.5.2
MoodleMoodle2.5.3
MoodleMoodle2.5.4
MoodleMoodle2.5.5
MoodleMoodle2.5.6
MoodleMoodle2.5.7
MoodleMoodle2.5.8
MoodleMoodle2.6.0
MoodleMoodle2.6.1
MoodleMoodle2.6.2
MoodleMoodle2.6.3
MoodleMoodle2.6.4
MoodleMoodle2.6.5
MoodleMoodle2.6.6
MoodleMoodle2.6.7
MoodleMoodle2.6.8
MoodleMoodle2.7.0
MoodleMoodle2.7.1
MoodleMoodle2.7.2
MoodleMoodle2.7.3
MoodleMoodle2.7.4
MoodleMoodle2.7.5
MoodleMoodle2.8.0
MoodleMoodle2.8.1
MoodleMoodle2.8.2
MoodleMoodle2.8.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2271?
tag/user.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 does not consider the moodle/tag:flag capability before proceeding with a flaginappropriate action, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the "Flag as inappropriate" feature.
How severe is CVE-2015-2271?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2271?
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