CVE-2020-1691
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Moodle 3.8, messages required extra sanitizing before updating the conversation overview, to prevent the risk of stored cross-site scripting.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle 3.8, messages required extra sanitizing before updating the conversation overview, to prevent the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.8.0 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=395953Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=395953Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1691?
In Moodle 3.8, messages required extra sanitizing before updating the conversation overview, to prevent the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2020-1691?
CVE-2020-1691 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1691?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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