Moodle update for phpCAS



Published: 2023-08-22
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-39369
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor moodle.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72486

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39369

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 within the phpCAS library that is maintained by a third-party. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.0 - 4.0.9

External links

http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=449646


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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