CVE-2021-36403
First published: Mon Mar 06 2023(Updated: )
In Moodle, in some circumstances, email notifications of messages could have the link back to the original message hidden by HTML, which may pose a phishing risk.
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 CVE-2021-36403?
CVE-2021-36403 is a vulnerability in Moodle that allows email notifications of messages to have the link back to the original message hidden by HTML, posing a phishing risk.
How does CVE-2021-36403 affect Moodle?
CVE-2021-36403 affects Moodle versions 3.9.8, 3.10.0 to 3.10.5, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36403?
CVE-2021-36403 has a severity rating of medium.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-36403?
The CWE ID for CVE-2021-36403 is 912.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-36403?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-36403, it is recommended to update Moodle to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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