CVE-2012-4408: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4408: course/reset.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 checks an update...

course/reset.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 checks an update capability instead of a reset capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a reset operation.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-4408 is an access-control flaw in Moodle course reset handling. Some authenticated users could perform a course reset because Moodle checked the wrong permission. Business impact is potential disruption or loss of course settings/data within affected courses, depending on assigned roles. Exposure is limited to Moodle deployments running the affected 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3 branches and allowing authenticated users with the relevant update capability. Internet exposure increases opportunity but authentication is required. Prioritize remediation for production Moodle systems, especially externally accessible learning portals. The risk is mainly course disruption or unauthorized reset actions by logged-in users, not broad system takeover per provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle to 2.1.8, 2.2.5, 2.3.2, or later supported releases.; Review Moodle security notifications and vendor guidance for applicable branch-specific fixes.; Limit course update capabilities to trusted roles until remediation is confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 19:22 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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