How severe is CVE-2008-6124?

CVE-2008-6124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6124?

CVE-2008-6124 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6124?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6124 published?

CVE-2008-6124 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6124

CVE-2008-6124 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2009-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the hotpot_delete_selected_attempts function in report.php in the HotPot module in Moodle 1.6 before 1.6.7, 1.7 before 1.7.5, 1.8 before 1.8.6, and 1.9 before 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted selected attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6124?: SQL injection vulnerability in the hotpot_delete_selected_attempts function in report.php in the HotPot module in Moodle 1.6 before 1.6.7, 1.7 before 1.7.5, 1.8 before 1.8.6, and 1.9 before 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted selected attempt.
How severe is CVE-2008-6124?: CVE-2008-6124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6124?: CVE-2008-6124 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6124 published?: CVE-2008-6124 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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