CVE-2020-25699: High severity moodle vulnerability
In moodle, insufficient capability checks could lead to users with the ability to course restore adding additional capabilities to roles within that course. Versions affected: 3.9 to 3.9.2, 3.8 to 3.8.5, 3.7 to 3.7.8, 3.5 to 3.5.14 and earlier unsupported versions. This is fixed in moodle 3.9.3, 3.8.6, 3.7.9, 3.5.15, and 3.10.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25699?
CVE-2020-25699 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized changes to user roles in Moodle courses.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2020-25699?
CVE-2020-25699 affects Moodle versions 3.5 to 3.5.14, 3.7 to 3.7.8, 3.8 to 3.8.5, and 3.9 to 3.9.2.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25699?
The CVE-2020-25699 vulnerability can be fixed by upgrading Moodle to version 3.9.3, 3.8.6, 3.7.9, or 3.5.15.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25699?
CVE-2020-25699 is a privilege escalation vulnerability resulting from insufficient capability checks.
Can users without the right permissions exploit CVE-2020-25699?
Yes, users with the ability to restore courses could potentially exploit CVE-2020-25699 to gain unauthorized capabilities in that course.