CVE-2020-1755
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1755 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Moodle before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, 3.6.9 and 3.5.11, X-Forwarded-For headers could be used to spoof a user's IP, in order to bypass remote address checks.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, 3.6.9 and 3.5.11, X-Forwarded-For headers could be used to spoof a user's IP, in order to bypass remote address checks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.5.0, < 3.5.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.7.0, < 3.7.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.8.0, < 3.8.2 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=398351Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=398351Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1755?
In Moodle before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, 3.6.9 and 3.5.11, X-Forwarded-For headers could be used to spoof a user's IP, in order to bypass remote address checks.
How severe is CVE-2020-1755?
CVE-2020-1755 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1755?
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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