#VU86741 Improper access control in Moodle


Published: 2024-02-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86741

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25981

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within separate groups mode restrictions when performing a forum export. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to forum data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 4.3.0 - 4.3.2, 4.2.0 - 4.2.5, 4.1.0 - 4.1.8, 4.0.0 - 4.0.12


External links
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-80504
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264097
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=455637


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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