CVE-2024-25979: Msa-24-0002: forum search accepted random parameters in its url
First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )
MSA-24-0002: Forum search accepted random parameters in its URL Description: The URL parameters accepted by forum search were not limited to the allowed parameters. Issue summary: Forum search accepted random parameters in its URL Severity/Risk: Minor Versions affected: 4.3 to 4.3.2, 4.2 to 4.2.5, 4.1 to 4.1.8 and earlier unsupported versions Versions fixed: 4.3.3, 4.2.6 and 4.1.9 Reported by: Piotr Widak Issue no.: MDL-69774 CVE identifier: Pending Changes (master): <a href="http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-69774">http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-69774</a>
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/moodle | <4.3.3 | 4.3.3 |
| redhat/4.2.6 and | <4.1.9 | 4.1.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <4.1.9 | 4.1.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.6 | 4.2.6 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.3 | 4.3.3 |
| Moodle | >=4.1.0<4.1.9 | |
| Moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.6 | |
| Moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.3 | |
| Fedora | =38 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-69774
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264903
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264904
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264095
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=455635
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25979
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/6eaeeda6cf759672def05a85afe9e4d521739166
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6vjf-48fh-vxxj (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KXGBYJ43BUEBUAQZU3DT5I5A3YLF47CB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KXGBYJ43BUEBUAQZU3DT5I5A3YLF47CB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25979?
The severity of CVE-2024-25979 is classified as minor.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25979?
To fix CVE-2024-25979, you should update your Moodle installation to a version beyond 4.3.3, specifically 4.3.3 or later.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2024-25979?
CVE-2024-25979 affects Moodle versions from 4.1.0 up to 4.3.2.
Is CVE-2024-25979 a cross-site scripting vulnerability?
No, CVE-2024-25979 pertains to unrestricted URL parameter acceptance rather than cross-site scripting.
Can CVE-2024-25979 lead to security issues in Moodle?
While CVE-2024-25979 is considered minor, unrestricted URL parameters may potentially lead to unexpected behavior or information leakage.
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