CVE-2016-7919

7.5 HIGH
Published: October 28, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93971
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-56298
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS1GdQ3CBc
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.2%
81th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

moodle