How severe is CVE-2024-25979?

CVE-2024-25979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25979 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-2024-25979?

CVE-2024-25979 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-2024-25979?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-25979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0541.

When was CVE-2024-25979 published?

CVE-2024-25979 was published on 2024-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25979

CVE-2024-25979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-233.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0541
Weakness: CWE-233
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2024-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25979?: The URL parameters accepted by forum search were not limited to the allowed parameters.
How severe is CVE-2024-25979?: CVE-2024-25979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25979 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-2024-25979?: CVE-2024-25979 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-2024-25979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0541.
When was CVE-2024-25979 published?: CVE-2024-25979 was published on 2024-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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