CVE-2012-3392

CVE-2012-3392 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

Description

mod/forum/unsubscribeall.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not consider whether a forum is optional, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass forum-subscription requirements by leveraging the student role and unsubscribing from all forums.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3392?
mod/forum/unsubscribeall.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not consider whether a forum is optional, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass forum-subscription requirements by leveraging the student role and unsubscribing from all forums.
How severe is CVE-2012-3392?
CVE-2012-3392 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3392 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3392?
CVE-2012-3392 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3392?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3392 published?
CVE-2012-3392 was published on 2012-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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