CVE-2020-10738: Input Validation

Published May 21, 2020
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Updated

A flaw was found in Moodle versions 3.8 before 3.8.3, 3.7 before 3.7.6, 3.6 before 3.6.10, 3.5 before 3.5.12 and earlier unsupported versions. It was possible to create a SCORM package in such a way that when added to a course, it could be interacted with via web services in order to achieve remote code execution.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.5<=3.5.11
3.5.12
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.6<=3.6.9
3.6.10
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.7<=3.7.5
3.7.6
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.8<=3.8.2
3.8.3
Moodle moodle>=3.5<3.5.12
Moodle moodle>=3.6<3.6.10
Moodle moodle>=3.7<3.7.6
Moodle moodle>=3.8<3.8.3

Event History

May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:18 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10738?

CVE-2020-10738 is a vulnerability found in Moodle versions 3.8 before 3.8.3, 3.7 before 3.7.6, 3.6 before 3.6.10, 3.5 before 3.5.12, and earlier unsupported versions.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to interact with a SCORM package added to a course via web services, enabling remote attacks.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10738?

The severity of CVE-2020-10738 is rated as high, with a severity score of 8.8.

4

Which versions of Moodle are affected?

Moodle versions 3.8 before 3.8.3, 3.7 before 3.7.6, 3.6 before 3.6.10, 3.5 before 3.5.12, and earlier unsupported versions are affected.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-10738?

To fix CVE-2020-10738, upgrade to Moodle versions 3.8.3, 3.7.6, 3.6.10, or 3.5.12, depending on the affected version.

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