What is the severity of CVE-2024-43433?

CVE-2024-43433 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on user permissions and access control.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43433?

To fix CVE-2024-43433, upgrade Moodle to version 4.3.6 or 4.4.2 or later.

What are the symptoms of CVE-2024-43433?

The symptoms of CVE-2024-43433 include unauthorized access for suspended users in matrix rooms.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-43433?

CVE-2024-43433 affects Moodle installations running versions between 4.3.0 to 4.3.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43433 before applying the patch?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2024-43433; upgrading is the recommended action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-43433

medium

5.3

CWE

863

11/11/2024

1/5/2025

CVE-2024-43433: Moodle: matrix user/power level management not always working as expected with suspended users

First published: Mon Nov 11 2024(Updated: )

A flaw was found in moodle. Matrix room membership and power levels are incorrectly applied and revoked for suspended Moodle users.

Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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	>=4.3.0<4.3.6
Moodle	>=4.4.0<4.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43433?
CVE-2024-43433 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on user permissions and access control.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43433?
To fix CVE-2024-43433, upgrade Moodle to version 4.3.6 or 4.4.2 or later.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2024-43433?
The symptoms of CVE-2024-43433 include unauthorized access for suspended users in matrix rooms.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-43433?
CVE-2024-43433 affects Moodle installations running versions between 4.3.0 to 4.3.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43433 before applying the patch?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2024-43433; upgrading is the recommended action.

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