#VU96250 Use of cache containing sensitive information in Moodle - CVE-2024-43428

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96250

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43428

CWE-ID: CWE-524

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise user accounts.

The vulnerability exists due to cache poisoning via injection into storage. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 4.1.0 - 4.1.11, 4.2.0 - 4.2.8, 4.3.0 - 4.3.5, 4.4.0 - 4.4.1

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External links
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=461196

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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