Description
Mahara before 1.3.6 does not properly handle an https URL in the wwwroot configuration setting, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network at a time when an http URL is used for a login.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | mahara | 1.2.6-2+squeeze2 | DSA-2246-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | mahara | 1.0.4-4+lenny10 | DSA-2246-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2246-1 mahara - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026