CVE-2024-25979: Moodle/moodle Improper Handling Of Parameters Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6vjf-48fh-vxxj
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-233
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-25979 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper handling of parameters vulnerability (CWE-233: Improper Handling of Parameters) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves improper handling of parameters in moodle. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.3, 4.2.6, 4.1.9.

CVE-2024-25979 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-25979
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6vjf-48fh-vxxj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-233: Improper Handling of Parameters
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-25979

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: 4.3.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.3.3
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.2.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.2.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.1.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.9
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-2024-25979, 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 4.3.3), 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-233: Improper Handling of Parameters, where the product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined. 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 URL parameters accepted by forum search were not limited to the allowed parameters.

CVE-2024-25979 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.34.2.64.1.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.3
4.3.3
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.6
4.2.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 4.1.9
4.1.9

References

NVD — CVE-2024-25979 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25979
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/6eaeeda6cf759672def05a85afe9e4d521739166
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264095
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KXGBYJ43BUEBUAQZU3DT5I5A3YLF47CB
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=455635
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-69774

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25979?
CVE-2024-25979 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Improper Handling of Parameters in moodle under CWE-233: Improper Handling of Parameters.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.3, 4.2.6, 4.1.9 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2024-25979?
Upgrading to 4.3.3, 4.2.6, 4.1.9 (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 4.3.3, 4.2.6, 4.1.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.3, 4.2.6, 4.1.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-25979?
CVE-2024-25979 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-25979?
CVE-2024-25979 is classified under CWE-233: Improper Handling of Parameters (The product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-25979?
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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