CVE-2024-34003: Moodle Authenticated LFI risk in some misconfigured shared hosting environments
In a shared hosting environment that has been misconfigured to allow access to other users' content, a Moodle user with both access to restore workshop modules and direct access to the web server outside of the Moodle webroot could execute a local file include.
Other sources
Moodle Authenticated LFI risk in some misconfigured shared hosting environments
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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composer/moodle/moodleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.1.10 - Upgrade
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composer/moodle/moodleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.2.7 - Upgrade
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composer/moodle/moodleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.3.4
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-34003?
CVE-2024-34003 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local file inclusion in misconfigured shared environments.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34003?
To fix CVE-2024-34003, upgrade to Moodle version 4.1.10, 4.2.7, or 4.3.4.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-34003?
CVE-2024-34003 affects Moodle instances that are misconfigured in a shared hosting environment allowing user access outside of the Moodle webroot.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-34003?
CVE-2024-34003 can impact Moodle users who have restore workshop module access and web server access.
What is the risk of CVE-2024-34003?
The risk of CVE-2024-34003 includes unauthorized access to sensitive content due to local file inclusion vulnerabilities.