Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Moodle Learning Platform
CVE-2018-14630

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

[unknown]

Status
Moodle
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-14630?

The vulnerability in Moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, and 3.1.14 arises from the improper handling of XML imports through legacy 'drag and drop into text' format quiz questions. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious PHP code during the import process potentially leading to remote code execution. Importing questions from untrusted sources can exploit this weakness, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

moodle 3.5.2

moodle 3.4.5

moodle 3.3.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105354
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=376023
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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