CVE-2023-28333: Moodle: pix helper potential mustache code injection risk
First published: Fri Mar 17 2023(Updated: )
The Mustache pix helper contained a potential Mustache injection risk if combined with user input (note: This did not appear to be implemented/exploitable anywhere in the core Moodle LMS).
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle Moodle | >3.9.0<3.9.20 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >3.11.0<3.11.13 | |
| Moodle Moodle | >4.0.0<4.0.7 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =3.9.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =3.11.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =4.0.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =4.1.0 | |
| Moodle Moodle | =4.1.1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| redhat/moodle | <4.1.2 | 4.1.2 |
| redhat/moodle | <4.0.7 | 4.0.7 |
| redhat/moodle | <3.11.13 | 3.11.13 |
| redhat/moodle | <3.9.20 | 3.9.20 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <3.9.20 | 3.9.20 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=3.11.0<3.11.13 | 3.11.13 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.0.0<4.0.7 | 4.0.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.1.0<4.1.2 | 4.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF/
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=445065
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2179422
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2180085
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2180084
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28333
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/128c0c21607a71f411611a0104b2a8c858dd6fca
- https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commitdiff;h=128c0c21607a71f411611a0104b2a8c858dd6fca
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q2x3-2f9g-h559 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28333?
CVE-2023-28333 is a vulnerability that affects Moodle LMS versions 3.9.0 to 3.9.20, 3.11.0 to 3.11.13, 4.0.0 to 4.0.7, and 4.1.0 to 4.1.1, where the Mustache pix helper contained a potential Mustache injection risk if combined with user input.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28333?
CVE-2023-28333 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is critical.
How does CVE-2023-28333 impact Moodle LMS?
CVE-2023-28333 does not appear to be implemented/exploitable anywhere in the core Moodle LMS.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28333?
To fix CVE-2023-28333, it is recommended to update Moodle LMS to versions 3.9.21, 3.11.14, 4.0.8, or 4.1.2, which contain the necessary patches to address the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28333?
More information about CVE-2023-28333 can be found at: [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF/](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QZN34VSF4HTCW3C3ZP2OZYSLYUKADPF/) and [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=445065](https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=445065)
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