CVE-2024-34004: moodle: authenticated LFI risk in some misconfigured shared hosting environments via modified mod_wiki backup
First published: Fri May 31 2024(Updated: )
In a shared hosting environment that has been misconfigured to allow access to other users' content, a Moodle user with both access to restore wiki modules and direct access to the web server outside of the Moodle webroot could execute a local file include.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | <4.1.10 | 4.1.10 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.7 | 4.2.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.4 | 4.3.4 |
| Moodle | <4.1.10 | |
| Moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.7 | |
| Moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-34004?
CVE-2024-34004 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion in a misconfigured shared hosting environment.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34004?
To fix CVE-2024-34004, upgrade Moodle to version 4.1.10, 4.2.7, or 4.3.4, depending on your current version.
What environments are affected by CVE-2024-34004?
CVE-2024-34004 affects shared hosting environments that are misconfigured, allowing users to access content from other users.
What actions can an attacker perform by exploiting CVE-2024-34004?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-34004 can execute a local file include to access sensitive files or information on the server.
Is user authentication relevant for CVE-2024-34004?
User authentication is not enough to protect against CVE-2024-34004 if the underlying server configuration is misconfigured.
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