CVE-2016-7919 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers could potentially obtain sensitive information via SQL injection in the Moodle installation process, though the vendor disputes this as the installer already has database credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7919?
CVE-2016-7919 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 28 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-7919 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7919 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Moodle Moodle
- CVE-2006-4935 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2006-4936 Moodle does not properly validate module instance id
- CVE-2004-2233 Unknown "front page vulnerability with Moodle servers" for Moodle before 1.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
- CVE-2004-2235 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2004-2236 Other in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-683c-cq88-f22q.