CVE-2021-20187
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-20187 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1, 3.9.4, 3.8.7 and 3.5.16 that it was possible for site administrators to execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a PHP include used during Shibboleth authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1, 3.9.4, 3.8.7 and 3.5.16 that it was possible for site administrators to execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a PHP include used during Shibboleth authentication.
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 | < 3.5.16 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.8.0, < 3.8.7 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.9.0, < 3.9.4 |
| Moodle | Moodle | 3.10.0 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=417171Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=417171Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20187?
It was found in Moodle before version 3.10.1, 3.9.4, 3.8.7 and 3.5.16 that it was possible for site administrators to execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a PHP include used during Shibboleth authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-20187?
CVE-2021-20187 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20187?
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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