CVE-2021-32473: Infoleak

Published Mar 11, 2022
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Updated

It was possible for a student to view their quiz grade before it had been released, using a quiz web service. Moodle 3.10 to 3.10.3, 3.9 to 3.9.6, 3.8 to 3.8.8, 3.5 to 3.5.17 and earlier unsupported versions are affected

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.10<3.10.4
3.10.4
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.9<3.9.7
3.9.7
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.8<3.8.9
3.8.9
composer/moodle/moodle>=3.5<3.5.18
3.5.18
Moodle moodle<3.5.18
Moodle moodle>=3.8.0<3.8.9
Moodle moodle>=3.9.0<3.9.7
Moodle moodle>=3.10.0<3.10.4

Event History

Mar 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 12, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32473?

CVE-2021-32473 has a moderate severity level, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access to quiz grades.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32473?

To remediate CVE-2021-32473, upgrade Moodle to version 3.10.4, 3.9.7, 3.8.9, or 3.5.18 accordingly.

3

Which Moodle versions are affected by CVE-2021-32473?

CVE-2021-32473 affects Moodle versions from 3.10 to 3.10.3, 3.9 to 3.9.6, 3.8 to 3.8.8, and 3.5 to 3.5.17.

4

What can happen if CVE-2021-32473 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-32473 may allow students to view their quiz grades prematurely before they are officially released.

5

Is CVE-2021-32473 still a risk if my Moodle is updated?

If your Moodle is updated to a version that is not affected, such as 3.10.4 or later, CVE-2021-32473 is no longer a risk.

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