CVE-2020-14320
CVE-2020-14320 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Moodle before 3.9.1, 3.8.4 and 3.7.7, the filter in the admin task log required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14320?
- In Moodle before 3.9.1, 3.8.4 and 3.7.7, the filter in the admin task log required extra sanitizing to prevent a reflected XSS risk.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14320?
- CVE-2020-14320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-14320 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14320?
- CVE-2020-14320 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-2020-14320?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-14320 published?
- CVE-2020-14320 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:3.9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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