CVE-2021-36395
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36395 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Moodle, the file repository's URL parsing required additional recursion handling to mitigate the risk of recursion denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Moodle, the file repository's URL parsing required additional recursion handling to mitigate the risk of recursion denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 3.9.8 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.10.0, < 3.10.5 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.11.0, < 3.11.1 |
References
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=424801Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=424801Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36395?
In Moodle, the file repository's URL parsing required additional recursion handling to mitigate the risk of recursion denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-36395?
CVE-2021-36395 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36395?
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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