CVE-2019-9708
UnknownEPSS 0.97%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9708 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Mahara 17.10 before 17.10.8, 18.04 before 18.04.4, and 18.10 before 18.10.1. A site administrator can suspend the system user (root), causing all users to be locked out from the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mahara 17.10 before 17.10.8, 18.04 before 18.04.4, and 18.10 before 18.10.1. A site administrator can suspend the system user (root), causing all users to be locked out from the system.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 17.10.0, < 17.10.8 |
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 18.04.0, < 18.04.4 |
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 18.10.0, < 18.10.1 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1817221Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8445Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1817221Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8445Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9708?
An issue was discovered in Mahara 17.10 before 17.10.8, 18.04 before 18.04.4, and 18.10 before 18.10.1. A site administrator can suspend the system user (root), causing all users to be locked out from the system.
How severe is CVE-2019-9708?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9708 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9708?
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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