CVE-2024-33996: Moodle/moodle Moodle Broken Access Control When Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4qww-rxq6-x7gf
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CVSS 6.2
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-33996 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.2) moodle broken access control when vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle broken access control when setting calendar event type. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.4, 4.2.7, 4.1.10.

CVE-2024-33996 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-33996
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4qww-rxq6-x7gf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.2
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-33996

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Moodle/moodle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

moodle/moodle fixed: 4.3.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.3.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.2.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.2.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.1.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-33996, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Moodle/moodle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Moodle/moodle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Incorrect validation of allowed event types in a calendar web service made it possible for some users to create events with types/audiences they did not have permission to publish to.

CVE-2024-33996 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.44.2.74.1.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.4
4.3.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.7
4.2.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 4.1.10
4.1.10

References

NVD — CVE-2024-33996 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33996
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=458384#p1840909
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-81247

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33996?
CVE-2024-33996 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle broken access control when setting calendar event type under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.4, 4.2.7, 4.1.10 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2024-33996?
Upgrading to 4.3.4, 4.2.7, 4.1.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is moodle/moodle affected?
Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 4.3.4, 4.2.7, 4.1.10. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.4, 4.2.7, 4.1.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-33996?
CVE-2024-33996 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-33996?
CVE-2024-33996 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-33996?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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