# CVE-2011-4118: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-11-15 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## 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
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/10
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2334
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/04/7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46719
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/884223

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