CVE-2024-43435: Moodle: can create global glossary without being admin
First published: Mon Nov 11 2024(Updated: )
A flaw was found in moodle. Insufficient capability checks make it possible for users with access to restore glossaries in courses to restore them into the global site glossary.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | <4.1.12 | |
| Moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.9 | |
| 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-2024-43435?
CVE-2024-43435 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to insufficient capability checks in Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43435?
To fix CVE-2024-43435, upgrade Moodle to version 4.1.12, 4.2.9, 4.3.6, or 4.4.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-43435?
CVE-2024-43435 is caused by insufficient capability checks that allow unauthorized users to restore glossaries in Moodle.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-43435?
Users with access to restore glossaries in courses are potentially affected by CVE-2024-43435.
What impact does CVE-2024-43435 have on Moodle?
CVE-2024-43435 can allow unauthorized changes to the global site glossary, potentially leading to data integrity issues.
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