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CVE-2015-5266

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

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CVE-2015-5266 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The enrol_meta_sync function in enrol/meta/locallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.10, 2.8.x before 2.8.8, and 2.9.x before 2.9.2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain manager privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging incorrect role processing during a long-running sync script.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The enrol_meta_sync function in enrol/meta/locallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.10, 2.8.x before 2.8.8, and 2.9.x before 2.9.2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain manager privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging incorrect role processing during a long-running sync script.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.57%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.6.11
MoodleMoodle2.7.0
MoodleMoodle2.7.1
MoodleMoodle2.7.2
MoodleMoodle2.7.3
MoodleMoodle2.7.4
MoodleMoodle2.7.5
MoodleMoodle2.7.6
MoodleMoodle2.7.7
MoodleMoodle2.7.8
MoodleMoodle2.7.9
MoodleMoodle2.8.0
MoodleMoodle2.8.1
MoodleMoodle2.8.2
MoodleMoodle2.8.3
MoodleMoodle2.8.4
MoodleMoodle2.8.5
MoodleMoodle2.8.6
MoodleMoodle2.8.7
MoodleMoodle2.9.0
MoodleMoodle2.9.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5266?
The enrol_meta_sync function in enrol/meta/locallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.10, 2.8.x before 2.8.8, and 2.9.x before 2.9.2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain manager privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging incorrect role processing during a long-running sync script.
How severe is CVE-2015-5266?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5266 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5266?
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