CVE-2024-43425
CVE-2024-43425 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3314
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. Additional restrictions are required to avoid a remote code execution risk in calculated question types. Note: This requires the capability to add/update questions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43425?
- A flaw was found in Moodle. Additional restrictions are required to avoid a remote code execution risk in calculated question types. Note: This requires the capability to add/update questions.
- How severe is CVE-2024-43425?
- CVE-2024-43425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-43425 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-43425?
- CVE-2024-43425 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43425?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-43425 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43425 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3314.
- When was CVE-2024-43425 published?
- CVE-2024-43425 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2304253
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=461193
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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