How severe is CVE-2012-0800?

CVE-2012-0800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-0800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0800?

CVE-2012-0800 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0800?

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

When was CVE-2012-0800 published?

CVE-2012-0800 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0800

CVE-2012-0800 is a low-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2012-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The form-autocompletion 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 makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to discover passwords by reading the contents of a non-password field, as demonstrated by accessing a create-groups page with Safari on an iPad device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0800?: The form-autocompletion 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 makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to discover passwords by reading the contents of a non-password field, as demonstrated by accessing a create-groups page with Safari on an iPad device.
How severe is CVE-2012-0800?: CVE-2012-0800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-0800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0800?: CVE-2012-0800 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0800 published?: CVE-2012-0800 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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