How severe is CVE-2024-48896?

CVE-2024-48896 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48896?

CVE-2024-48896 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48896?

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

Does CVE-2024-48896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3237.

When was CVE-2024-48896 published?

CVE-2024-48896 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48896

CVE-2024-48896 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3237
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Moodle
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Moodle. It is possible for users with the "send message" capability to view other users' names that they may not otherwise have access to via an error message in Messaging. Note: The name returned follows the full name format configured on the site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48896?: A vulnerability was found in Moodle. It is possible for users with the "send message" capability to view other users' names that they may not otherwise have access to via an error message in Messaging. Note: The name returned follows the full name format configured on the site.
How severe is CVE-2024-48896?: CVE-2024-48896 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48896?: CVE-2024-48896 affects Moodle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3237.
When was CVE-2024-48896 published?: CVE-2024-48896 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2318822

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moodle:moodle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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