CVE-2024-43782: openedx-translations's Atlas translations for Open edX missing validation
First published: Fri Aug 23 2024(Updated: )
This openedx-translations repository contains translation files from Open edX repositories to be kept in sync with Transifex. Before moving to pulling translations from the openedx-translations repository via openedx-atlas, translations in the edx-platform repository were validated using edx-i18n-tools. This validation included protection against malformed translations and translations-based script injections. Prior to this patch, the validation implemented in the openedx-translations repository did not include the same protections. The maintainer inspected the translations in the edx-platform directory of both the main and open-release/redwood.master branches of the openedx-translations repository and found no evidence of exploited translation strings.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open edX | =redwood1 | |
| Open edX | =redwood2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/openedx/openedx-translations/commit/3c4093705dec99590577c4d8270ce263f7fffc5a
Remedy
https://github.com/openedx/openedx-translations/commit/b2444340e8702c7955310331c1db5fd85b25b92b
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43782?
The severity of CVE-2024-43782 is determined to be moderate due to the potential impact on translation file management.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43782?
To fix CVE-2024-43782, update your Open edX installation to include the latest patches that address the translation file validations.
What versions of Open edX are affected by CVE-2024-43782?
CVE-2024-43782 affects Open edX versions redwood1 and redwood2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43782?
CVE-2024-43782 is related to insufficient validation of translation files in the Open edX platform.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43782?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-43782; updating to the patched version is recommended.
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