CVE-2015-3179
UnknownEPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login/confirm.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended login restrictions by leveraging access to an unconfirmed suspended account.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
login/confirm.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended login restrictions by leveraging access to an unconfirmed suspended account.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.5.9 |
| 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 | 2.6.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.6.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.5 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313686Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313686Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3179?
login/confirm.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended login restrictions by leveraging access to an unconfirmed suspended account.
How severe is CVE-2015-3179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3179?
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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