CVE-2024-48896: Moodle: users' names returned in messaging error message
First published: Tue Oct 15 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in Moodle. It is possible for users with the "send message" capability to view other users' names that they may not otherwise have access to via an error message in Messaging. Note: The name returned follows the full name format configured on the site.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.4.0<4.4.4 | 4.4.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.8 | 4.3.8 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.11 | 4.2.11 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <4.1.14 | 4.1.14 |
| Moodle | <=4.1.14 | |
| Moodle | >=4.2.0<=4.2.11 | |
| Moodle | >=4.3.0<=4.3.8 | |
| Moodle | >=4.4.0<=4.4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-48896?
CVE-2024-48896 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized users to view other users' names.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48896?
To fix CVE-2024-48896, upgrade to Moodle version 4.4.4 or later, 4.3.8 or later, or 4.2.11 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-48896 on Moodle users?
The impact of CVE-2024-48896 allows users with the 'send message' capability to see names of users they may not have permission to view.
Is my version of Moodle affected by CVE-2024-48896?
Moodle versions 4.4.0 to 4.4.4, 4.3.0 to 4.3.8, 4.2.0 to 4.2.11, and 4.1.14 or earlier are all affected by CVE-2024-48896.
What are the prerequisites for mitigating CVE-2024-48896?
There are no special prerequisites for mitigating CVE-2024-48896 other than ensuring that your Moodle version is updated to a secure version.
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