Description
Mahara before 1.4.1, when MNet (aka the Moodle network feature) is used, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a jump to an XMLRPC target.
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+squeeze3 | DSA-2334-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | mahara | 1.0.4-4+lenny11 | DSA-2334-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2334-1 mahara - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://security.debian.org/debian-security/pool/updates/main/m/mahara/mahara_1.2.6-2+squeeze3.debian.tar.gz
- https://launchpad.net/mahara/+milestone/1.4.1
- http://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4138
- [oss-security] 20111104 Re: CVE request: Mahara mailing-list
- DSA-2334 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20111104 CVE request: Mahara mailing-list
- 46719 third-party-advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/884223