RCE in Moodle
CVE-2025-3642
A flaw was found in Moodle. A remote code execution risk was identified in the Moodle LMS EQUELLA repository. By default, this was only available to teachers and managers on sites with the EQUELLA repository enabled.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.009 (55.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- patrick@puiterwijk.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- patrick@puiterwijk.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Issue Tracking)
- patrick@puiterwijk.org (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-3642?
- CVE-2025-3642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-04-25.
- How severe is CVE-2025-3642?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-3642 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.