CVE-2017-2643

Description

In Moodle 3.2.x, global search displays user names for unauthenticated users.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.76% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory moodle.org
Affected: n/a Moodle 3.2.x
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96978 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038174 vdb entry
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=349420 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2643?
CVE-2017-2643 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2643?
To fix CVE-2017-2643, 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-2017-2643 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2643 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2643?
CVE-2017-2643 affects n/a Moodle 3.2.x.
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