CVE-2014-7845
HighSummary
The generate_password function in Moodle through 2.4.11, and in versions 2.5.x before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not provide a sufficient number of possible temporary passwords, allowing remote attackers to gain access via a brute-force attack.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform a brute-force attack, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the Moodle system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Moodle to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and enhance password security.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The generate_password function in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not provide a sufficient number of possible temporary passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.