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5.5

Moodle course reset can bypass access controls

CVE-2012-4408 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Versions of Moodle 2.1 through 2.3 allow a logged‑in user to reset a course using the wrong permission check. This lets the user perform actions they should not be allowed to do, potentially altering course data. Upgrade Moodle to the patched releases or apply the vendor’s recommended update to fix the issue.

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
2.1.7
2.2.0
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
3 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
course/reset.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypas...
course/reset.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.8, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published19 Sep 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4408 · NVD
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