# CVE-2016-2158: moodle: lib/ajax/getnavbranch.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and...

CVE-2016-2158 is fixed in moodle on 1 platform by moodle 3.0.3+dfsg-0ubuntu1 (version 3.0.3+dfsg-0ubuntu1), released May 22, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2158
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0171
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 22, 2016

## Description

lib/ajax/getnavbranch.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.13, 2.8.x before 2.8.11, 2.9.x before 2.9.5, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when the forcelogin feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive category-detail information from the navigation branch by leveraging the guest role for an Ajax request.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | moodle Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.0.3+dfsg-0ubuntu1 | [moodle 3.0.3+dfsg-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-moodle-3.0.3-dfsg-0ubuntu1.md) | May 22, 2016 |

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