SB2018012214 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle



SB2018012214 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle

Published: January 22, 2018 Updated: July 30, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012214
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1042)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

Moodle 3.x has Server Side Request Forgery in the filepicker.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1043)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

In Moodle 3.x, the setting for blocked hosts list can be bypassed with multiple A record hostnames.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1044)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In Moodle 3.x, quiz web services allow students to see quiz results when it is prohibited in the settings.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.