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CVE-2016-8642

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

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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

EPSS Probability
1.20%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle<= 2.7.16
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
MoodleMoodle2.8.11
MoodleMoodle2.8.12
MoodleMoodle2.9.0
MoodleMoodle2.9.1
MoodleMoodle2.9.2
MoodleMoodle2.9.3
MoodleMoodle2.9.4
MoodleMoodle2.9.5
MoodleMoodle2.9.6
MoodleMoodle2.9.7
MoodleMoodle2.9.8
MoodleMoodle3.0.0
MoodleMoodle3.0.1
MoodleMoodle3.0.2
MoodleMoodle3.0.3
MoodleMoodle3.0.4
MoodleMoodle3.0.5
MoodleMoodle3.0.6
MoodleMoodle3.1.0
MoodleMoodle3.1.1
MoodleMoodle3.1.2

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST