CVE-2024-43440
CVE-2024-43440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3304
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Moodle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in moodle. A local file may include risks when restoring block backups.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43440?
- A flaw was found in moodle. A local file may include risks when restoring block backups.
- How severe is CVE-2024-43440?
- CVE-2024-43440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-43440 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-43440?
- CVE-2024-43440 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43440?
- 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-2024-43440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3304.
- When was CVE-2024-43440 published?
- CVE-2024-43440 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2304269
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=461210
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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