Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-43425?

Affected: Moodle versions >= 4.2; moodle/moodle (composer) versions >= 4.4.0-beta. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-43425 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-43425 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-43425?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-43425?

Fixed versions are available, including Moodle 4.1.12, Moodle 4.2.9, Moodle 4.3.6.

How urgently should CVE-2024-43425 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2024-43425

HighPublic exploit

Moodle Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2024 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-moodle-2024-43425, GHSA-v6f4-v8h8-3c87, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-43425

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-43425 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.2 v4) affecting Moodle, moodle/moodle (composer).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Moodle 4.1.12, Moodle 4.2.9, Moodle 4.3.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v4

9.2

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

88%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A flaw was found in Moodle. Additional restrictions are required to avoid a remote code execution risk in calculated question types. Note: This requires the capability to add/update questions.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MoodleMoodle	>= 4.2	4.1.12
moodle/moodlecomposer	>= 4.4.0-beta	4.4.2

Patched Releases

Moodle

4.1.12, 4.2.9, 4.3.6, 4.4.2

moodle/moodle

4.1.12, 4.2.9, 4.3.6, 4.4.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2024
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A flaw was found in Moodle.
Affected: Moodle versions >= 4.2; moodle/moodle (composer) versions >= 4.4.0-beta. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Moodle 4.1.12, Moodle 4.2.9, Moodle 4.3.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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