CVE-2022-40314

Description

A remote code execution risk when restoring backup files originating from Moodle 1.9 was identified.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 8.93% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory moodle.org
Affected: n/a moodle
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128147 issue tracking third party advisory
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=438393 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40314?
CVE-2022-40314 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40314?
To fix CVE-2022-40314, 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-2022-40314 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-40314 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40314?
CVE-2022-40314 affects n/a moodle.
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