CVE-2012-4402: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4402: webservice/lib.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 does not proper...

webservice/lib.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 does not properly restrict the use of web-service tokens, which allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary external-service functions via a token intended for only one service.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-4402 affects Moodle web services. An authenticated user with a token meant for one service could use it to run other external-service functions. This could let legitimate users exceed intended permissions in vulnerable Moodle versions. Exposure is limited to Moodle instances running the affected 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3 branches, especially where web services and external-service tokens are enabled. The issue requires authentication and token access. Prioritize remediation for any internet-accessible or broadly used Moodle deployment on the affected branches. The flaw can undermine access controls for web-service integrations, but it requires authentication and applies to old Moodle versions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle 2.1.x to 2.1.8 or later.; Upgrade Moodle 2.2.x to 2.2.5 or later.; Upgrade Moodle 2.3.x to 2.3.2 or later..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 19:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 19, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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