How severe is CVE-2011-4303?

CVE-2011-4303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4303?

CVE-2011-4303 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4303?

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

When was CVE-2011-4303 published?

CVE-2011-4303 was published on 2012-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4303

CVE-2011-4303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2012-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lib/db/upgrade.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 does not set the correct registration_hubs.secret value during installation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the hubs feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4303?: lib/db/upgrade.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 does not set the correct registration_hubs.secret value during installation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the hubs feature.
How severe is CVE-2011-4303?: CVE-2011-4303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4303?: CVE-2011-4303 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4303 published?: CVE-2011-4303 was published on 2012-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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