Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-1159 is an old Moodle access-control issue where affected Moodle versions could let users see courses that were meant to be hidden. It is not described as code execution or full account compromise, but it can expose sensitive course visibility information. Exposure is likely limited to Moodle instances running the affected 2.1 or 2.2 branches, especially where hidden course visibility protects confidential programs, unpublished training, or restricted learning content. Prioritize if legacy Moodle is still in service or hidden courses represent sensitive business activity. For fully upgraded environments, document as historical risk and close after version validation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Moodle 2.1 and 2.2 installations beyond the listed vulnerable versions.; Check Moodle vendor guidance and distribution advisories for the correct fixed package.; Restrict access to reporting features until legacy systems are remediated..
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Source materials
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- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1159CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1159CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1159CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=198628CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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