CVE-2011-4297

Description

comment/lib.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.4 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not properly restrict comment capabilities, which allows remote attackers to post a comment by leveraging the guest role and operating on a front-page activity.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory moodle.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1 mailing list
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9da3c2efadcc5f56cb8adc19c67ed16be35780f3
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=182740 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4297?
CVE-2011-4297 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4297?
To fix CVE-2011-4297, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4297 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-4297 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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