CVE-2025-3637: Moodle/moodle Moodle's Mod_data Edit/delete Pages Pass Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9vc3-vm42-fjhm
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-598
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-3637 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) moodle's mod_data edit/delete pages pass vulnerability (CWE-598: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle's mod_data edit/delete pages pass csrf token in get parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.12, 4.4.8, 4.5.4.

CVE-2025-3637 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-3637
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9vc3-vm42-fjhm
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-598: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-3637

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: 4.3.12 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.3.12
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.3.12 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.3.12
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.4.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.4.8
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.5.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.5.4
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-2025-3637, 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 4.3.12), 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-598: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String, where the web application uses an http method to process a request, but the request includes sensitive information in the query string. 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

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 mod_data module: edit and delete pages.

CVE-2025-3637 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.124.4.84.5.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 4.3.12
4.3.12
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0-beta
< 4.3.12
4.3.12
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0-beta
< 4.4.8
4.4.8
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.5.0-beta
< 4.5.4
4.5.4

References

NVD — CVE-2025-3637 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3637
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/052007b7324ef24aebe36a876ffa4fa97fac4f81
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-3637
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2359727
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=467599
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-65356

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3637?
CVE-2025-3637 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle's mod_data edit/delete pages pass CSRF token in GET parameter under CWE-598: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.12, 4.4.8, 4.5.4 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2025-3637?
Upgrading to 4.3.12, 4.4.8, 4.5.4 (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 4.3.12, 4.4.8, 4.5.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.12, 4.4.8, 4.5.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3637?
CVE-2025-3637 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-3637?
CVE-2025-3637 is classified under CWE-598: Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String (The web application uses an HTTP method to process a request, but the request includes sensitive information in the query string.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-3637?
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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