Risks - MoodleDocs (2024)

Careful consideration should be given to the risks involved in allowing different capabilities.

  • 1 Configuration
  • 2 XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
  • 3 Privacy
  • 4 Spam
  • 5 Risks for predefined roles
  • 6 See also

Configuration

Certain capabilities are intended for administrators and managers only, as they enable users to change the site configuration and behaviour.

XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

Certain capabilities enable users to add non-checked files and HTML code containing JavaScript etc. This may be misused for cross-site scripting (XSS) purposes, with the potential to gain full admin access. These capabilities are intended for administrators and teachers only.

Tip: The Security checks (Administration > Reports > Security overview) lists all XSS trusted users.

Privacy

Certain capabilities enable users to gain access to private information of other users, for example non-public information in a user's profile. These capabilities are intended for administrators and teachers only.

Spam

Certain capabilities enable users to add content to site, for example forum posts, account creation, and send messages to other users. These capabilities may be misused for spamming purposes.

Risks for predefined roles

  • Guest - only capabilities without any risks are allowed
  • Student - certain capabilities with spam risks are allowed
  • Teacher - certain capabilities with XSS and privacy risks are allowed
  • Administrator - all capabilities are allowed

See also

Risks - MoodleDocs (2024)

FAQs

How secure is Moodle? ›

Security by design

To safeguard our entire user base, we adhere to a policy of responsible disclosure. This policy dictates that we only publicly disclose problems after solutions have been made available and once registered Moodle sites have had the opportunity to update or apply patches.

What are the four major risks? ›

Definition of risk

Risk can come in various forms and can be categorized into four main categories: financial risk, operational risk, strategic risk, and compliance risk.

What is Students at risk of dropping out Moodle? ›

The 'Students at risk of dropping out' model predicts students who are at risk of non-completion (dropping out) of a Moodle course, based on low student engagement.

What are examples of good risks? ›

Examples of healthy risk taking for children and teens include:
  • Riding roller coasters and thrill rides or indoor rock climbing.
  • Running for office at school or trying out for a team or a play.
  • Trying new activities as a family or with a group.
  • Meeting new people, joining a club, or volunteering.

What are the disadvantages of Moodle? ›

However, regardless of its user-friendly layout and thorough documentation, Moodle has its drawbacks. Its crowded interface, constrained theme options, limited media and content support, and narrow connection with external tools and systems are some of them.

Why not to use Moodle? ›

It requires resources (people) to build the system and maintain it. If there is an issue, you need to have someone fix it. Companies that use Moodle tend to have a good size staff in-house to handle it. Those who do not, are often caught off guard.

What are the 3 C's of risk? ›

Credit risk management is a critical aspect of the financial industry that helps businesses and lenders manage the risk of default by their borrowers. The three c's of credit risk management - character, capacity and collateral - are used to assess the creditworthiness of an individual or a business.

What are the 4 deep risks? ›

These risks have names—inflation, deflation, confiscation, and devastation—and any useful discussion of portfolio design of necessity incorporates their probabilities, consequences, and costs of mitigation.

What are the 4 Cs of risk? ›

KCSIE groups online safety risks into four areas: content, contact, conduct and commerce (sometimes referred to as contract).

What are the challenges with Moodle? ›

The students did mention the weaknesses that inhibit their learning and revealed that there are challenges, which include the volatility of the Moodle site, information overload on the site, and some confusion as to where to find resources.

Can you leave a Moodle class? ›

Course unenrolment

Click on <More - Unenrol me from ...> in the course navigation.

Can students see their groups in Moodle? ›

With visible groups, students can see which other groups are doing the same activities as they are; with separate groups, they do not know which other groups are doing the same activities. Using groups with discussion forums allow teachers to restrict interaction between students.

Which risks are most popular or most common with students today? ›

Some of the most common adolescent high-risk behaviors include sexual activity, substance abuse, cigarette smoking, preventable injury and violence, including self-harm.

Why do teenagers take risks? ›

It's all part of their path to accepting responsibility, forming identities and becoming independent young adults. Also, teenagers are sometimes more likely than adults to make quick decisions without thinking through the consequences.

What is a risk example? ›

Risks can be situations beyond your control, such as inclement weather or public health crises, or emerge due to conflict in the workplace. As a business owner or manager, you can conduct risk management to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to resolve the issues before they materialize.

Is Moodle trustworthy? ›

Moodle Security & Privacy Compliance. Moodle is trusted by hundreds of thousands of educational institutions, organisations, and governments worldwide in their daily operations.

Can Moodle track my activity? ›

Activity Logs: Moodle tracks student activity, helping educators identify unusual patterns. Quiz Security: Features like timed quizzes, randomized question orders, and question shuffling make cheating more challenging.

Can professors see what you do on Moodle? ›

Course logs allow instructors to see when and which resources or activities have been accessed. You can check to see if an individual student has viewed a specific resource or participated in a particular activity.

Can Moodle track your IP address? ›

Moodle provides log data at the site and course level. This data can be accessed and downloaded as activity reports. You can see what pages the students accessed, the time and date they accessed it, the IP address they came from, and their actions (view, add, update, delete).

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