Insufficient Limitations in Moodle Quiz Web Services
CVE-2022-40208

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Moodle
Status
Moodle
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2023

What is CVE-2022-40208?

In Moodle, a vulnerability exists within the quiz web services that allows students to bypass the required sequential navigation during a quiz attempt. This insufficient restriction can lead to unauthorized access to quiz questions and answers, potentially compromising the integrity of the assessment process.

Affected Version(s)

Moodle affected 4.0 to 4.0.2, 3.11 to 3.11.8, 3.9 to 3.9.15 and earlier unsupported versions

References

https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=438761

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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