How severe is CVE-2024-38277?

CVE-2024-38277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38277 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38277?

CVE-2024-38277 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-2024-38277?

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

Does CVE-2024-38277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2156.

When was CVE-2024-38277 published?

CVE-2024-38277 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38277

CVE-2024-38277 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-324.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2156
Weakness: CWE-324
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2024-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A unique key should be generated for a user's QR login key and their auto-login key, so the same key cannot be used interchangeably between the two.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38277?: A unique key should be generated for a user's QR login key and their auto-login key, so the same key cannot be used interchangeably between the two.
How severe is CVE-2024-38277?: CVE-2024-38277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38277 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38277?: CVE-2024-38277 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-2024-38277?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2156.
When was CVE-2024-38277 published?: CVE-2024-38277 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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