CVE-2020-1756
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1756 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Moodle before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, 3.6.9 and 3.5.11, insufficient input escaping was applied to the PHP unit webrunner admin tool.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% 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, insufficient input escaping was applied to the PHP unit webrunner admin tool.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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=398352Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=398352Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1756?
In Moodle before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, 3.6.9 and 3.5.11, insufficient input escaping was applied to the PHP unit webrunner admin tool.
How severe is CVE-2020-1756?
CVE-2020-1756 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1756?
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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