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CVE-2012-2356

The question-bank functionality in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended capability requirements and save questions via a save_question action.

Severity
Medium 4.0
Published
21 Jul 2012
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 73% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-264
Attack
Over the network · Needs a login
Attacker can
Change some data
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MoodleServers and applications · cpe:a:moodle:moodle
  • Version 2.2.2
  • Version 2.2.1
  • Version 2.2.0
  • Version 2.1.5
All 9 release lines
  • Version 2.1.0
  • Version 2.1.1
  • Version 2.1.2
  • Version 2.1.3
  • Version 2.1.4
  • Version 2.1.5
  • Version 2.2.0
  • Version 2.2.1
  • Version 2.2.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2356
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2356