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Moodle: (CVE-2018-1137): MSA-18-0012: Portfolio script allows instantiation of class chosen by user

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Moodle: (CVE-2018-1137): MSA-18-0012: Portfolio script allows instantiation of class chosen by user

Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P)
Published
05/25/2018
Created
07/25/2018
Added
05/26/2018
Modified
01/12/2023

Description

An issue was discovered in Moodle 3.x. By substituting URLs in portfolios, users can instantiate any class. This can also be exploited by users who are logged in as guests to create a DDoS attack.

Solution(s)

  • moodle-upgrade-latest

References

  • CVE-2018-1137

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