CVE-2019-3852
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3852 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in moodle before version 3.6.3. The get_with_capability_join and get_users_by_capability functions were not taking context freezing into account when checking user capabilities. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in moodle before version 3.6.3. The get_with_capability_join and get_users_by_capability functions were not taking context freezing into account when checking user capabilities
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 3.6.3 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3852Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=384015#p1547748Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3852Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=384015#p1547748Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3852?
A vulnerability was found in moodle before version 3.6.3. The get_with_capability_join and get_users_by_capability functions were not taking context freezing into account when checking user capabilities
How severe is CVE-2019-3852?
CVE-2019-3852 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3852?
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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