CVE-2024-34009: moodle: ReCAPTCHA can be bypassed on the login page

Published May 31, 2024
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Updated

Insufficient checks whether ReCAPTCHA was enabled made it possible to bypass the checks on the login page. This did not affect other pages where ReCAPTCHA is utilized.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.4
4.3.4
Moodle moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.4

Event History

May 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34009?

CVE-2024-34009 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34009?

To fix CVE-2024-34009, ensure that you are using Moodle version 4.3.4 or later, where ReCAPTCHA checks have been corrected.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-34009?

CVE-2024-34009 allows attackers to bypass ReCAPTCHA checks on the login page, potentially enabling unauthorized access.

4

Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2024-34009?

CVE-2024-34009 affects Moodle versions between 4.3.0 and 4.3.4.

5

Is CVE-2024-34009 specific to certain pages in Moodle?

Yes, CVE-2024-34009 specifically affects the login page where ReCAPTCHA checks can be bypassed.

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