CVE-2023-5545
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5545 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. H5P metadata automatically populated the author with the user's username, which could be sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
H5P metadata automatically populated the author with the user's username, which could be sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | < 3.9.24 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 3.11.0, < 3.11.17 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.11 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243444Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=451586Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243444Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=451586Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5545?
H5P metadata automatically populated the author with the user's username, which could be sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-5545?
CVE-2023-5545 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5545?
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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