CVE-2012-3391: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3391: mod/forum/rsslib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly implement the re...

mod/forum/rsslib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly implement the requirement for posting before reading a Q&A forum, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the student role and reading the RSS feed for a forum.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Moodle could leak Q&A forum content through RSS. A student who was supposed to post before reading could read forum content from the feed instead. This is an access-control failure, not evidence of system takeover. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Moodle 2.1.x or 2.2.x deployments using Q&A forums with RSS feeds available to authenticated students. Treat as a targeted confidentiality issue for old Moodle sites. Prioritize quickly if affected systems still host sensitive course, assessment, or discussion content; otherwise fold into legacy platform retirement. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle 2.1.x to 2.1.7 or later.; Upgrade Moodle 2.2.x to 2.2.4 or later.; Check Moodle vendor guidance for any additional supported remediation..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 23, 2012, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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moodle-rss-feeds-info-disc(76957)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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