CVE-2012-5471: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5471: The Dropbox Repository File Picker in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3...

The Dropbox Repository File Picker in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.9, 2.2.x before 2.2.6, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to access the Dropbox of a different user by leveraging an unattended workstation after a logout.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue let a logged-in Moodle user reach another user’s Dropbox through Moodle’s Dropbox file picker after the other user logged out of an unattended workstation. The business risk is unauthorized access to personal or institutional Dropbox content through older Moodle deployments. Exposure is limited to legacy Moodle 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3 systems using the Dropbox Repository File Picker, especially shared computer environments. Treat as a targeted legacy-platform data exposure issue. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but affected shared-workstation Moodle environments should be remediated promptly because user cloud files may be exposed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Moodle to 2.1.9, 2.2.6, 2.3.3, or a later supported version.; Review Moodle’s advisory and linked MDL-29872 changes for vendor-specific remediation details.; Prioritize shared labs, libraries, classrooms, and kiosks using affected Moodle versions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 21, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=216155CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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