CVE-2012-3387

Description

Moodle 2.3.x before 2.3.1 uses only a client-side check for whether references are permitted in a file upload, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended alias (aka shortcut) restrictions via a client that omits this check.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-33948
http://secunia.com/advisories/49890 third party advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76954 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3387?
CVE-2012-3387 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3387?
To fix CVE-2012-3387, 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-2012-3387 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-3387 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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