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CVE-2016-2159

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

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CVE-2016-2159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The save_submission function in mod/assign/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended due-date restrictions by leveraging the student role for a web-service request.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The save_submission function in mod/assign/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended due-date restrictions by leveraging the student role for a web-service request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.43%

69.6th 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
MoodleMoodle2.7.10
MoodleMoodle2.7.11
MoodleMoodle2.7.12
MoodleMoodle2.8.0
MoodleMoodle2.8.1
MoodleMoodle2.8.2
MoodleMoodle2.8.3
MoodleMoodle2.8.4
MoodleMoodle2.8.5
MoodleMoodle2.8.6
MoodleMoodle2.8.7
MoodleMoodle2.8.8
MoodleMoodle2.8.9
MoodleMoodle2.8.10
MoodleMoodle2.9.0
MoodleMoodle2.9.1
MoodleMoodle2.9.2
MoodleMoodle2.9.3
MoodleMoodle2.9.4
MoodleMoodle3.0.0
MoodleMoodle3.0.1
MoodleMoodle3.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2159?
The save_submission function in mod/assign/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended due-date restrictions by leveraging the student role for a web-service request.
How severe is CVE-2016-2159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2159?
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