CVE-2015-3273

Name: CVE-2015-3273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-22T05:59:01.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod/forum/post.php in Moodle 2.9.x before 2.9.1 does not consider the mod/forum:canposttomygroups capability before authorizing "Post a copy to all groups" actions, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging per-group authorization.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod/forum/post.php in Moodle 2.9.x before 2.9.1 does not consider the mod/forum:canposttomygroups capability before authorizing "Post a copy to all groups" actions, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging per-group authorization.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	2.9.0

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3273?

How severe is CVE-2015-3273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3273?

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Source: NVD / NIST