CVE-2025-3637: Moodle's mod_data edit/delete pages pass CSRF token in GET parameter

Published Apr 15, 2025
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Updated

A security vulnerability was found in Moodle where confidential information that prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks was shared publicly through the site's URL. This vulnerability occurred specifically on two types of pages within the moddata module: edit and delete pages.

Other sources

A user's CSRF token was unnecessarily included in the URL on the database module's edit and delete pages.

Versions affected: 4.5 to 4.5.3, 4.4 to 4.4.7, 4.3 to 4.3.11, 4.1 to 4.1.17 and earlier supported versions.

Versions fixed: 4.5.4, 4.4.8, 4.3.12 and 4.1.18

— Red Hat

Moodle's moddata edit/delete pages pass CSRF token in GET parameter

— Packagist

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Moodle Moodle>=4.5<=4.5.3, >=4.4<=4.4.7, >=4.3<=4.3.11, >=4.1<=4.1.17
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.5.0-beta<4.5.4
4.5.4
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0-beta<4.4.8
4.4.8
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0-beta<4.3.12
4.3.12
composer/moodle/moodle<4.1.18
4.3.12
Moodle Moodle<4.3.12
Moodle Moodle>=4.4.0<4.4.8
Moodle Moodle>=4.5.0<4.5.4
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.5.0-beta, <4.5.4
4.5.4
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.4.0-beta, <4.4.8
4.4.8
composer/moodle/moodle>=4.3.0-beta, <4.3.12
4.3.12
composer/moodle/moodle<4.1.18
4.1.18

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.12
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/moodle/moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.18
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.8
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.12
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Moodle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.18

Event History

Apr 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3637?

CVE-2025-3637 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of confidential information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3637?

To fix CVE-2025-3637, update Moodle to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2025-3637?

CVE-2025-3637 affects Moodle versions 4.1 through 4.5.3, including specified versions in between.

4

What kind of information is disclosed due to CVE-2025-3637?

CVE-2025-3637 discloses confidential information via the site's URL, compromising the site's defenses against CSRF attacks.

5

Is it safe to use Moodle versions that are susceptible to CVE-2025-3637?

Using affected versions of Moodle is not safe, as it increases the risk of potential CSRF attacks leading to unauthorized actions.

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