Vulnerability Description
moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, 3.1.14 is vulnerable to an XML import of ddwtos could lead to intentional remote code execution. When importing legacy 'drag and drop into text' (ddwtos) type quiz questions, it was possible to inject and execute PHP code from within the imported questions, either intentionally or by importing questions from an untrusted source.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | <= 3.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-62880PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14630Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=376023PatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/28ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/remote-code-execution-php-unseriaExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-62880PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14630Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=376023PatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/28ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/remote-code-execution-php-unseriaExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14630?
CVE-2018-14630 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). moodle before versions 3.5.2, 3.4.5, 3.3.8, 3.1.14 is vulnerable to an XML import of ddwtos could lead to intentional remote code execution. When importing legacy 'drag and drop into text' (ddwtos) ty...
How severe is CVE-2018-14630?
CVE-2018-14630 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14630?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.