CVE-2021-21809: OS Command Injection

Published Jun 23, 2021
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Updated

A command execution vulnerability exists in the default legacy spellchecker plugin in a few Moodle multiple specific versions. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to command execution. An attacker must have administrator privileges to exploit this vulnerabilities.

Other sources

A command execution vulnerability exists in the default legacy spellchecker plugin in Moodle 3.10. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to command execution. An attacker must have administrator privileges to exploit this vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

4 affected components
composer/moodle/moodle=3.8.0
composer/moodle/moodle=3.11.2
composer/moodle/moodle=3.10.0
Moodle moodle=3.10.0

Event History

Jun 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:06 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21809?

CVE-2021-21809 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for command execution with administrator privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21809?

To fix CVE-2021-21809, upgrade to a patched version of Moodle, such as 3.11.3 or later.

3

What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2021-21809?

CVE-2021-21809 affects Moodle versions 3.8.0, 3.10.0, and 3.11.2.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21809 without administrator privileges?

No, an attacker must have administrator privileges to exploit CVE-2021-21809.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21809?

CVE-2021-21809 is a command execution vulnerability that can be triggered by specially crafted HTTP requests.

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