CVE-2021-20183
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2021-20183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1 that some search inputs were vulnerable to reflected XSS due to insufficient escaping of search queries.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1 that some search inputs were vulnerable to reflected XSS due to insufficient escaping of search queries.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 3.10.1 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=417166Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=417166Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20183?
It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1 that some search inputs were vulnerable to reflected XSS due to insufficient escaping of search queries.
How severe is CVE-2021-20183?
CVE-2021-20183 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20183?
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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