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CVE-2018-14630

8.8 · HIGH

moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, 3.1.14 is vulnerable to an XML import of ddwtos could lead to intentional remote code execution.

Published Sep 17, 2018CWE-20EPSS 4.60%

Overview

CVE-2018-14630 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, 3.1.14 is vulnerable to an XML import of ddwtos could lead to intentional remote code execution. When importing legacy 'drag and drop into text' (ddwtos) type quiz questions, it was possible to inject and execute PHP code from within the imported questions, either intentionally or by importing questions from an untrusted source.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-62880Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105354Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14630Refmoodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=376023Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/28Refwww.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/remote-code-execution-php-unserialize-moodle-open-source-learning-platform-cve-2018-14630/Refgit.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-62880Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105354Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14630Refmoodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=376023

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14630?

CVE-2018-14630 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-14630?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-14630?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-14630?

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