Multiple vulnerabilities in Moodle



Published: 2022-03-21
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-0983
CVE-2022-0985
CVE-2022-0984
CWE-ID CWE-89
CWE-264
CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor moodle.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU61480

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0983

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in Badges criteria code. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.9.0 - 3.11.5

External links

http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=432947


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU61481

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0985

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user can delete users.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.9.0 - 3.11.5

External links

http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=432948


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU61485

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0984

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can configure course badges with profile field criteria.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.9.0 - 3.11.5

External links

http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=432949


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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