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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2021-40693

An authentication bypass risk was identified in the external database authentication functionality, due to a type juggling vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An authentication bypass risk was identified in the external database authentication functionality, due to a type juggling vulnerability.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MoodleMoodle< 3.9.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40693?

CVE-2021-40693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An authentication bypass risk was identified in the external database authentication functionality, due to a type juggling vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2021-40693?

CVE-2021-40693 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40693?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.