CVE-2024-43429: Moodle: user information visibility control issues in gradebook reports

Published Nov 11, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in moodle. Some hidden user profile fields are visible in gradebook reports, which could result in users without the "view hidden user fields" capability having access to the information.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle<4.1.12
4.1.12
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.2.0<4.2.9
4.2.9
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.6
4.3.6
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.2
4.4.2
Moodle moodle<4.1.12
Moodle moodle>=4.2.0<4.2.9
Moodle moodle>=4.3.0<4.3.6
Moodle moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.2

Event History

Nov 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43429?

CVE-2024-43429 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access to hidden user profile fields.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43429?

To fix CVE-2024-43429, upgrade to Moodle versions 4.1.12, 4.2.9, 4.3.6, or 4.4.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-43429?

Users of Moodle versions prior to 4.1.12, 4.2.9, 4.3.6, and 4.4.2 are potentially affected by CVE-2024-43429.

4

What does CVE-2024-43429 expose?

CVE-2024-43429 exposes hidden user profile fields in gradebook reports, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

Is CVE-2024-43429 related to user permissions?

Yes, CVE-2024-43429 is related to user permissions as it involves users without the 'view hidden user fields' capability gaining access to restricted information.

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