CVE-2024-41806: Open edX Platform's instructor upload CSV for cohort creation not Private by Default
The Open edX Platform is a learning management platform. Instructors can upload csv files containing learner information to create cohorts in the instructor dashboard. These files are uploaded using the django default storage. With certain storage backends, uploads may become publicly available when the uploader uses versions master, palm, olive, nutmeg, maple, lilac, koa, or juniper. The patch in commit cb729a3ced0404736dfa0ae768526c82b608657b ensures that cohorts data uploaded to AWS S3 buckets is written with a private ACL. Beyond patching, deployers should also ensure that existing cohorts uploads have a private ACL, or that other precautions are taken to avoid public access.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-41806?
CVE-2024-41806 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential risk of exposing sensitive learner information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41806?
To mitigate CVE-2024-41806, ensure that your storage backend configurations prevent public access to uploaded files.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-41806?
CVE-2024-41806 affects the Open edX Platform versions between master and juniper.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-41806?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-41806, you can restrict the storage permissions of your file upload backend.
What type of files are involved in CVE-2024-41806?
CVE-2024-41806 involves csv files containing learner information that instructors upload to create cohorts.