How severe is CVE-2012-0797?

CVE-2012-0797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0797?

CVE-2012-0797 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0797?

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

When was CVE-2012-0797 published?

CVE-2012-0797 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0797

CVE-2012-0797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2012-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The webservices functionality in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the deleted status and continue using a server via a token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0797?: The webservices functionality in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the deleted status and continue using a server via a token.
How severe is CVE-2012-0797?: CVE-2012-0797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0797?: CVE-2012-0797 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0797?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0797 published?: CVE-2012-0797 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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