CVE-2016-8642
UnknownEPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the question engine allows access to files that should not be available.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the question engine allows access to files that should not be available.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 2.7.16 |
| 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 | 2.8.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.8.12 |
| 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 | 2.9.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.9.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343275Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343275Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8642?
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the question engine allows access to files that should not be available.
How severe is CVE-2016-8642?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8642?
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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