CVE-2024-38530

Openeclass vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.78%

Published12 Aug 2024

Description

The Open eClass platform (formerly known as GUnet eClass) is a complete Course Management System. An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the "save" functionality of the H5P module enables unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files on the server's filesystem. This may lead in unrestricted RCE on the backend server, since the upload location is accessible from the internet. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.16.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openeclass< 3.16

Remediation

Fixed in

Openeclass≥ 3.16

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38530 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38530 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38530?

CVE-2024-38530 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38530?

Affected products include Openeclass.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38530?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openeclass 3.16 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.