CVE-2024-43425
CVE-2024-43425 is a critical security vulnerability in Moodle, allowing for potential remote code execution through calculated question types. While the CVSS score is 8.1, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 36, suggesting a lower immediate risk than the CVSS alone indicates. However, the presence of "In The Wild" and "Exploit Available" tags, combined with the "Active exploits have been published to exploit the vulnerability" highlights a significant and evolving threat. Attackers can exploit this flaw if they possess the capability to add or update questions within Moodle. Successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially compromising the entire Moodle installation and sensitive data. This vulnerability underscores the importance of promptly applying security patches and implementing proper access controls within Moodle environments to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Even with a relatively low SVRS, the availability of active exploits raises the real risk.
Description
CVE-2024-43425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 0, indicating a low severity level. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns it a score of 48, highlighting the potential for significant impact. This discrepancy stems from SVRS's integration of various 'Vulnerability Intelligence' elements, including Social Media, News, Code Repositories, Dark/Deep Web data, and associations with Threat Actors and malware.
Key Insights
- Active Exploitation: The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, posing an immediate threat to organizations.
- Low CVSS Score: The CVSS score of 0 may underestimate the severity of the vulnerability, as it does not fully capture the potential impact identified by SVRS.
- Critical for Immediate Action: Despite the low CVSS score, the SVRS score of 48 indicates that organizations should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability immediately.
- Threat Actors: Specific Threat Actors/APT Groups actively exploiting this vulnerability have not been identified at this time.
Mitigation Strategies
- Apply Patches: Organizations should prioritize applying patches or updates as soon as they become available from the vendor.
- Implement Network Segmentation: Segmenting networks can limit the spread of an attack if the vulnerability is exploited.
- Enable Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): IDS can detect and alert on suspicious activity, providing early warning of potential attacks.
- Conduct Regular Security Audits: Regular security audits can identify vulnerabilities and help organizations prioritize remediation efforts.
Additional Information
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