CVE-2012-0794
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2...
CVE-2012-0794 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Moodle, published February 29, 2012. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.40%, the 72nd percentile. Fixed in moodle 1.9.9.dfsg2-2.1+squeeze3.
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
- Record
CVE-2012-0794- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-255
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
- Record
CVE-2012-0794- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-0825 No score
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
- Record
EUVD-2012-0825- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9fh3-hj27-mwr8 No score
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2...
The rc4encrypt function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.16, 2.0.x before 2.0.7, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 uses a hardcoded password of nfgjeingjk, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by reading this script's source code within the open-source software distribution.
- Record
GHSA-9fh3-hj27-mwr8- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
moodleDebian:6.0 |
before 1.9.9.dfsg2-2.1+squeeze3, plus listed versions 1.9.9.dfsg2-2.11.9.9.dfsg2-2.1+squeeze11.9.9.dfsg2-2.1+squeeze2 |
1.9.9.dfsg2-2.1+squeeze3 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=194013
debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2421
git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=98456628a24bba25d336860d38a45b5a4e3895da
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=783532
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0794
github.com/advisories/GHSA-9fh3-hj27-mwr8