Vulnerability identifier: #VU37616

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1042

CWE-ID: CWE-918

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.2.0 - 3.2.6, 3.3.0 - 3.3.3, 3.4.0

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153766/Moodle-Filepicker-3.5.2-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102752
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=364381

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.