CVE-2020-14321
CVE-2020-14321 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Moodle before 3.9.1, 3.8.4, 3.7.7 and 3.5.13, teachers of a course were able to assign themselves the manager role within that course.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14321?
- In Moodle before 3.9.1, 3.8.4, 3.7.7 and 3.5.13, teachers of a course were able to assign themselves the manager role within that course.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14321?
- CVE-2020-14321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14321 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14321?
- CVE-2020-14321 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-2020-14321?
- 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-2020-14321 published?
- CVE-2020-14321 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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