CVE-2018-1081

Description

A flaw was found in Moodle 3.4 to 3.4.1, 3.3 to 3.3.4, 3.2 to 3.2.7, 3.1 to 3.1.10 and earlier unsupported versions. Unauthenticated users can trigger custom messages to admin via paypal enrol script. Paypal IPN callback script should only send error emails to admin after request origin was verified, otherwise admin email can be spammed.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory moodle.org Vendor Advisory moodle.org
Affected: Red Hat, Inc. Moodle
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-61392 patch vendor advisory
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=367938 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103728 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1081?
CVE-2018-1081 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1081?
To fix CVE-2018-1081, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1081 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1081 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1081?
CVE-2018-1081 affects Red Hat, Inc. Moodle.
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