CVE-2016-8644
UnknownEPSS 1.18%
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CVE-2016-8644 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the capability to view course notes is checked in the wrong context.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the capability to view course notes is checked in the wrong context.
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/94458Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343277Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94458Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=343277Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8644?
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, the capability to view course notes is checked in the wrong context.
How severe is CVE-2016-8644?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8644 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8644?
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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