CVE-2021-36395
First published: Mon Mar 06 2023(Updated: )
In Moodle, the file repository's URL parsing required additional recursion handling to mitigate the risk of recursion denial of service.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle Moodle | <3.9.8 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.10.0<3.10.5 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.11.0<3.11.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36395.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36395?
The severity of CVE-2021-36395 is high (7.5).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36395?
Versions up to and including Moodle 3.9.8, Moodle 3.10.0 to 3.10.5, and Moodle 3.11.0 to 3.11.1 are affected by CVE-2021-36395.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2021-36395?
CVE-2021-36395 poses a risk of recursion denial of service due to insufficient recursion handling in Moodle's file repository URL parsing.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-36395?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-36395, it is recommended to update Moodle to a version that includes the necessary recursion handling fix.
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