CVE-2023-28335: Moodle/moodle Moodle Vulnerable To Cross-site Request Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wxmq-v9gx-75pg
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28335 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) moodle vulnerable to cross-site request vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.2.

CVE-2023-28335 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28335
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wxmq-v9gx-75pg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-28335

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: 4.1.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.2
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-2023-28335, 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 4.1.2), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

The link to reset all templates of a database activity did not include the necessary token to prevent a CSRF risk.

CVE-2023-28335 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.2
4.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28335 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28335
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/355556c05f4a6d9e223164eff820cd34eb70cc35
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2179424
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
https://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commitdiff;h=355556c05f4a6d9e223164eff820cd34eb70cc35
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=445067

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28335?
CVE-2023-28335 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle vulnerable to Cross-site Request Forgery under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28335?
Upgrading to 4.1.2 (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 4.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28335?
CVE-2023-28335 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28335?
CVE-2023-28335 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-28335?
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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