CVE-2024-43430: Moodle: lack of access control when using external methods for quiz overrides

Published Nov 11, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in moodle. External API access to Quiz can override contained insufficient access control.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.2
4.4.2
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-2024-43430?

CVE-2024-43430 has a medium severity rating due to insufficient access control vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43430?

To fix CVE-2024-43430, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 4.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2024-43430?

CVE-2024-43430 affects Moodle versions from 4.4.0 to 4.4.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-43430 on Moodle users?

CVE-2024-43430 allows unauthorized external API access, potentially compromising user data.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43430 before upgrading?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-43430 other than upgrading.

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