CVE-2022-40314: Code Injection
First published: Tue Sep 20 2022(Updated: )
A remote code execution risk when restoring backup files originating from Moodle 1.9 was identified.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.9<3.9.17 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=3.11<3.11.10 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >=4.0<4.0.4 | |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.0<4.0.4 | 4.0.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.11<3.11.10 | 3.11.10 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <3.9.17 | 3.9.17 |
| >=3.9<3.9.17 | ||
| >=3.11<3.11.10 | ||
| >=4.0<4.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-40314
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-75405
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128147
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=438393
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40314
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2hmm-q272-xmhf (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40314?
CVE-2022-40314 is a vulnerability that allows remote code execution when restoring backup files originating from Moodle 1.9.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-40314?
The affected software includes Moodle versions between 3.9.0 and 3.9.17, between 3.11.0 and 3.11.10, and between 4.0.0 and 4.0.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-40314?
CVE-2022-40314 is classified as critical with a severity rating of 9.8.
How can I fix CVE-2022-40314?
To fix CVE-2022-40314, it is recommended to upgrade Moodle to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40314?
More information about CVE-2022-40314 can be found at the following references: [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-40314), [Moodle Git Repository](http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-75405), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128147)
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