CVE-2017-7489
UnknownEPSS 1.23%
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CVE-2017-7489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, remote authenticated users can take ownership of arbitrary blogs by editing an external blog link.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, remote authenticated users can take ownership of arbitrary blogs by editing an external blog link.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.10 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.12 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.13 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.14 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.15 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.16 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.17 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 2.7.18 |
| 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 | 3.0.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.0.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.2 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.3 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.1.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.2.0 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.2.1 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.2.2 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=352353Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=352353Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7489?
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, remote authenticated users can take ownership of arbitrary blogs by editing an external blog link.
How severe is CVE-2017-7489?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7489?
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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