CVE-2014-3617: Moodle allows discovery of an author's username
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CVSS Score
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.39763%
CWE
-
Published
5/13/2022
Updated
2/2/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
PHP
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
moodle/moodle | composer | < 2.5.8 | 2.5.8 |
moodle/moodle | composer | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.5 | 2.6.5 |
moodle/moodle | composer | >= 2.7.0, < 2.7.2 | 2.7.2 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability description explicitly identifies forum_print_latest_discussions as the vulnerable function. The provided commit diff shows the patch added critical security checks (forum type validation, capability check, and post-existence verification) to this function. These checks were missing in vulnerable versions, enabling unauthorized username disclosure. The direct correlation between the CVE description, advisory references, and the patched code confirms this function's role in the vulnerability.