CVE-2017-2641

CVE-2017-2641 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, SQL injection can occur via user preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2641?
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, SQL injection can occur via user preferences.
How severe is CVE-2017-2641?
CVE-2017-2641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2641 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2641?
CVE-2017-2641 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2641?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2641 published?
CVE-2017-2641 was published on 2017-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (52)

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