CVE-2024-43425: Moodle: remote code execution via calculated question types

Published Nov 7, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in Moodle. Additional restrictions are required to avoid a remote code execution risk in calculated question types. Note: This requires the capability to add/update questions.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0-beta<4.4.2
4.4.2
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0-beta<4.3.6
4.3.6
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.2.0-beta<4.2.9
4.2.9
composer/moodle/moodle<4.1.12
4.1.12
Moodle moodle<4.1.12
Moodle moodle>=4.2.0<4.2.9
Moodle moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.6
Moodle moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.2

Event History

Nov 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:21 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
Jul 2, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
10:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43425?

CVE-2024-43425 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution in specific conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43425?

To resolve CVE-2024-43425, upgrade to Moodle versions 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, or 4.1.12 or later.

3

What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2024-43425?

CVE-2024-43425 affects Moodle versions prior to 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, and 4.1.12.

4

Can CVE-2024-43425 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2024-43425 poses a risk of remote code execution which could potentially lead to data compromise.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43425?

CVE-2024-43425 is a remote code execution vulnerability specifically related to calculated question types in Moodle.

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