CVE-2012-3390

Description

lib/filelib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly restrict file access after a block has been hidden, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file that is embedded in a block.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
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%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c58c05ad4f22c6ee1e136a7d4caaddd809a7134d
http://secunia.com/advisories/49890 third party advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1 mailing list patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76956 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3390?
CVE-2012-3390 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3390?
To fix CVE-2012-3390, 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-2012-3390 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-3390 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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