CVE-2022-40208
CVE-2022-40208 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Moodle, insufficient limitations in some quiz web services made it possible for students to bypass sequential navigation during a quiz attempt.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40208?
- In Moodle, insufficient limitations in some quiz web services made it possible for students to bypass sequential navigation during a quiz attempt.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40208?
- CVE-2022-40208 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-40208 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-40208?
- CVE-2022-40208 primarily affects Moodle. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-40208?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-40208 published?
- CVE-2022-40208 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:3.9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:3.11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:4.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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