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CVE-2012-1157: Moodle before 2.2.2 has a default repository capabilities issue where all repositories are viewable by all...

Moodle before 2.2.2 has a default repository capabilities issue where all repositories are viewable by all users by default

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2012-1157 is a Moodle access-control problem: affected Moodle 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 releases made all repositories viewable to all users by default. Business risk depends on what those repositories exposed. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation if any affected Moodle instance is still online or stores sensitive learning, staff, or institutional content. If Moodle has already been upgraded and repository permissions are reviewed, residual urgency is lower.

Technical view

Moodle before 2.2.2 had default repository capabilities that allowed all users to view all repositories. Affected ranges listed are 2.2 to 2.2.1+, 2.1 to 2.1.4+, and 2.0 to 2.0.7+. The available sources do not identify a CWE, exploit chain, or detailed patch notes beyond the version boundary.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy Moodle deployments still running the listed 2.0.x, 2.1.x, or 2.2.x versions, especially where repositories contain private course files, institutional content, or linked storage intended for restricted roles.

Exploitation context

No KEV listing is provided, and the source bundle contains no cited evidence of active exploitation. The issue appears to require access as a Moodle user, with impact depending on repository configuration and stored content sensitivity.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: the record states default repository visibility across affected versions but does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or precise remediation steps. Treat this as an authorization/configuration exposure and validate behavior in a non-production test account.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected Moodle installations beyond the vulnerable version boundary.
  • Review Moodle vendor guidance for the exact fixed release and configuration changes.
  • Audit repository permissions and role capabilities for unintended broad visibility.
  • Restrict sensitive repositories to required roles only.
  • Retire unsupported Moodle 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 deployments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Moodle versions across all environments.
  • Check for Moodle 2.0.x, 2.1.x, or 2.2.x affected releases.
  • Review repository capability settings for all roles.
  • Confirm ordinary users cannot view restricted repositories.
  • Inspect logs for unexpected repository access where available.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MoodleMoodle2.2 to 2.2.1+, 2.1 to 2.1.4+, 2.0 to 2.0.7+Listed
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