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Moodle login redirects from secure to insecure URL

CVE-2012-3394 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Moodle versions before the listed updates can send users from a secure https login page to an unencrypted http page. This allows attackers on the same network to capture login details. Update Moodle to the latest version or apply the vendor's patch to keep logins encrypted.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
moodle moodle 2.1.0
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.2.0
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3.0
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
auth/ldap/ntlmsso_attempt.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, 2.2.x before 2.2.4, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 redirects users from an https LDAP login URL to an http URL, which allows...
auth/ldap/ntlmsso_attempt.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, 2.2.x before 2.2.4, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 redirects users from an https LDAP login URL to an http URL, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published23 Jul 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-3394 · NVD
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