CVE-2016-7919

Name: CVE-2016-7919
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T15:59:00.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7919 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moodle	Moodle	3.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298Issue Tracking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBcExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298Issue Tracking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7919?

How severe is CVE-2016-7919?

CVE-2016-7919 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7919?

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Source: NVD / NIST