CVE-2012-4407: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4407: lib/filelib.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...

lib/filelib.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 check the publication state of blog files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a blog entry that references a non-public file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-4407 is an information disclosure issue in Moodle. Certain Moodle versions could expose non-public blog files when a blog entry referenced them. The main business risk is unintended access to sensitive course, user, or organizational files stored through Moodle blogs. Exposure is limited to Moodle deployments running the affected version ranges and using blog entries with referenced non-public files. Internet-facing Moodle sites have higher likelihood of external access attempts. Prioritize remediation for public Moodle systems or environments containing sensitive student, staff, or course files. This is not presented as actively exploited, but it can expose confidential data without authorization. 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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