#VU79833 Open redirect in Moodle - CVE-2023-40323

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#VU79833 Open redirect in Moodle - CVE-2023-40323

Published: August 22, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79833
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40323
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Software vendor:
moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data on admin view all policies page. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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