Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 21, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-2356
CVE-2012-2356
Description
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
moodle/moodlePackagist | >= 2.1, < 2.1.6 | 2.1.6 |
moodle/moodlePackagist | >= 2.2, < 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 |
Affected products
10cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 8 more
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-3rqj-jchw-9cc7ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2356ghsaADVISORY
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/2nvdWEB
- github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/0f83dd10a1d013e77906c7be4560126bb14c6b5cghsaWEB
- github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/29e247e44e983f230f248192ffac8e7b7abe37fdghsaWEB
- github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/51c5e6057c67687f5d872f8a228cfea275abf576ghsaWEB
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