CVE-2016-8643
UnknownEPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, non-admin site managers may accidentally edit admins via web services.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, non-admin site managers may accidentally edit admins via web services.
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/94457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343276Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343276Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8643?
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, non-admin site managers may accidentally edit admins via web services.
How severe is CVE-2016-8643?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8643?
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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