CVE-2021-20184
CVE-2021-20184 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-354.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-354
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1, 3.9.4 and 3.8.7 that a insufficient capability checks in some grade related web services meant students were able to view other students grades.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20184?
- It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1, 3.9.4 and 3.8.7 that a insufficient capability checks in some grade related web services meant students were able to view other students grades.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20184?
- CVE-2021-20184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-20184 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20184?
- CVE-2021-20184 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20184?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-20184 published?
- CVE-2021-20184 was published on 2021-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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