CVE-2016-2159 describes a bypass vulnerability in the save_submission function within Moodle versions through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3. This flaw allows authenticated students to submit assignments after the due date by manipulating web-service requests. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 4.3), it requires low privileges and network access, potentially leading to a low impact on integrity by circumventing intended restrictions. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.6.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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