CVE-2016-2190
UnknownEPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2190 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 does not properly restrict links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive URL information by reading a Referer log.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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 does not properly restrict links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive URL information by reading a Referer log.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.6.11 |
| 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 | 2.7.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.12 |
| 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 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.2 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=330181Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=330181Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2190?
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 does not properly restrict links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive URL information by reading a Referer log.
How severe is CVE-2016-2190?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2190 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2190?
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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