CVE-2024-43427: Moodle/moodle Moodle Admin Presets Export Tool Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vpq5-56jj-vf2m
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CVSS 3.7
CWE-922
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-43427 is a LOW (CVSS 3.7) moodle admin presets export tool vulnerability (CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle admin presets export tool includes some secrets that should not be exported. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, 4.1.12.

CVE-2024-43427 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-43427
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vpq5-56jj-vf2m
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.7
CWE Classification CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.7

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2024-43427

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: 4.4.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.4.2
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.3.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.3.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.2.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.2.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 4.1.12 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.12
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-2024-43427, 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 4.4.2), 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-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. 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. When creating an export of site administration presets, some sensitive secrets and keys are not being excluded from the export, which could result in them unintentionally being leaked if the presets are shared with a third party.

CVE-2024-43427 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.4.24.3.64.2.94.1.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.2
4.4.2
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.6
4.3.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.9
4.2.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 4.1.12
4.1.12

References

NVD — CVE-2024-43427 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43427
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2304255
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=461195
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-79373

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43427?
CVE-2024-43427 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle admin presets export tool includes some secrets that should not be exported under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, 4.1.12 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2024-43427?
Upgrading to 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, 4.1.12 (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 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, 4.1.12. Upgrade your dependency to 4.4.2, 4.3.6, 4.2.9, 4.1.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43427?
CVE-2024-43427 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-43427?
CVE-2024-43427 is classified under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-43427?
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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