CVE-2022-30598: Moodle/moodle Exposure Of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fj6p-g234-rrv3
CVSS 4.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-30598 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) exposure of sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information in moodle. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.1, 3.11.7, 3.10.11, 3.9.14.

CVE-2022-30598 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-30598
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fj6p-g234-rrv3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
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-2022-30598

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: 4.0.1
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.0.1
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.11.7
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.11.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.10.11
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.10.11
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.9.14
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.9.14
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-2022-30598, 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 4.0.1), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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 flaw was found in moodle where global search results could include author information on some activities where a user may not otherwise have access to it.

CVE-2022-30598 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.13.11.73.10.113.9.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 4.0
< 4.0.1
4.0.1
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.11
< 3.11.7
3.11.7
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.10
< 3.10.11
3.10.11
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.9
< 3.9.14
3.9.14

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30598?
CVE-2022-30598 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Exposure of Sensitive Information in moodle under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.1, 3.11.7, 3.10.11, 3.9.14 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2022-30598?
Upgrading to 4.0.1, 3.11.7, 3.10.11, 3.9.14 (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 4.0.1, 3.11.7, 3.10.11, 3.9.14. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.1, 3.11.7, 3.10.11, 3.9.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-30598?
CVE-2022-30598 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-30598?
CVE-2022-30598 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-30598?
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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