GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr: CSRF
First published: Fri Apr 25 2025(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Moodle. The analysis request action in the Brickfield tool did not include the necessary token to prevent a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) risk.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3638
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-3638
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2359732
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=467600
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/91e6ad43ed2522f9c1c4094e565b5a7e5b348728
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr?
The GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr vulnerability is classified as a risk factor for Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Moodle.
How do I fix GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr?
To fix GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr, upgrade Moodle to version 4.5.4, 4.4.8, 4.3.12, or 4.1.18.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr?
The affected versions of Moodle include 4.5.0-beta to 4.5.4, 4.4.0-beta to 4.4.8, 4.3.0-beta to 4.3.12, and all versions prior to 4.1.18.
What type of vulnerability is GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr?
GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr is a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr?
There is no specific workaround for GHSA-m8qh-hx4c-h9hr, and updating to a secure version is recommended.
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