Vulnerability identifier: #VU53303
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: moodle.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the XML-RPC call. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Moodle: 3.5.0 - 3.5.16, 3.8.0 - 3.8.8, 3.9.0 - 3.9.6, 3.10.0 - 3.10.3
External links
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=422308
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.