SB2024061940 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle

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SB2024061940 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle

Published: June 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061940
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38274)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within calendar's event title when deleting the event. A remote attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38273)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient capability checks. A remote user can gain access to BigBlueButton join URLs they did not have permission to access.


3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38277)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to QR login key and auto-login key for the Moodle mobile app are not generated as separate keys. A remote attacker can use the same key between the two.


4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38275)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to HTTP authorization headers.


5) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38276)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin within confirm_sesskey. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References