CVE-2024-3931: A vulnerability was found in Totara LMS up to 18.7

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3931 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting totara. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Totara LMS up to 18.7. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/roles/check.php of the component User Selector. The manipulation of the argument ID Number leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 13.46, 14.38, 15.33, 16.27, 17.21 and 18.8 is able

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-94
Published	2024-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: totara

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-18 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 13.0 and < 13.46 · >= 14.0 and < 14.38 · >= 15.0 and < 15.33 · >= 16.0 and < 16.27 · >= 17.0 and < 17.21 · >= 18.0 and < 18.8

Fixed in: 13.46, 14.38, 15.33, 16.27, 17.21, 18.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy totara || rpm -q totara || totara --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade totara

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade totara

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison totara sudo apt install totara=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo apt-mark hold totara

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list totara sudo dnf downgrade totara-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo dnf versionlock add totara

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-3931?

totara: upgrade to 13.46, 14.38, 15.33, 16.27, 17.21, 18.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3931 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3931 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-3931 affect?

CVE-2024-3931 affects totara. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in Totara LMS up to 18.7. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/roles/check.php of the component User Selector. The manipulation of the argument ID

How urgent is CVE-2024-3931?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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