How severe is CVE-2006-4786?

CVE-2006-4786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4786?

CVE-2006-4786 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4786?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4786 published?

CVE-2006-4786 was published on 2006-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4786

CVE-2006-4786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2006-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Moodle 1.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) help.php and (2) other unspecified vectors involving scheduled backups.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4786?: Moodle 1.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) help.php and (2) other unspecified vectors involving scheduled backups.
How severe is CVE-2006-4786?: CVE-2006-4786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4786?: CVE-2006-4786 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4786 published?: CVE-2006-4786 was published on 2006-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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