CVE-2021-36397: Medium severity moodle vulnerability
Published Mar 6, 2023
·Updated
In Moodle, insufficient capability checks meant message deletions were not limited to the current user.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Moodle moodle<3.9.8
Moodle moodle>=3.10.0<3.10.5
Moodle moodle>=3.11.0<3.11.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2021-36397?
CVE-2021-36397 is a vulnerability in Moodle that allows message deletions beyond the intended user's limits.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-36397?
CVE-2021-36397 has a severity level of medium.
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How does CVE-2021-36397 affect Moodle?
CVE-2021-36397 affects Moodle versions up to 3.9.8, versions 3.10.0 to 3.10.5, and versions 3.11.0 to 3.11.1.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-36397?
To fix CVE-2021-36397, update your Moodle installation to the latest version available for your branch (3.9.9, 3.10.6, or 3.11.2).
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36397?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-36397 in the Moodle discussion forum: https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=424803