#VU79827 Input validation error in Moodle - CVE-2023-40317

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#VU79827 Input validation error in Moodle - CVE-2023-40317

Published: August 22, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79827
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40317
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Software vendor:
moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing file repository reference properties. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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