CVE-2016-7919
Moodle SQL Injection Vulnerability in Installation Process
Description
Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2016, 3:59 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 12, 2025, 10:46 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-7919.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 | Issue Tracking |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 | Issue Tracking |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 Added Reference https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 Added Reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 01, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-89 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag MITRE disputed -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields." Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields. -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 02, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Translation Moodle 3.1.2 permite a atacantes remotos obtener información sensible a través de vectores no especificados, relacionados con un problema de "SQL Injection" que afecta a la función del panel de administración en el componente del proceso de instalación. Added Translation ** DISPUTADA ** Moodle 3.1.2 permite a atacantes remotos obtener información sensible a través de vectores no especificados, relacionados con un problema de "SQL Injection" que afecta a la función del panel de administración en el componente del proceso de instalación. NOTA: el vendedor cuestiona la relevancia de este informe, señalando que "la persona que está instalando Moodle debe conocer las credenciales de acceso de la base de datos y pueden acceder directamente a la base de datos; no hay necesidad para ellos de crear una inyección SQL en uno de los campos de diálogo de la instalación". -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 No Types Assigned https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 Issue Tracking -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 No Types Assigned https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 Issue Tracking -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. ** DISPUTED ** Moodle 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, related to a "SQL Injection" issue affecting the Administration panel function in the installation process component. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, noting that "the person who is installing Moodle must know database access credentials and they can access the database directly; there is no need for them to create a SQL injection in one of the installation dialogue fields." Added Reference https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 31, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc No Types Assigned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc Third Party Advisory, Exploit Added CWE CWE-89 Added CWE CWE-200 -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc No Types Assigned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-200
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-7919 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-7919
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.21 }} -0.20%
score
0.40790
percentile