CVE-2017-2641 Moodle SQL injection via user preferences
SQL injection in Moodle allows attackers to manipulate database queries via user preferences, potentially exposing or altering sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-2641?
CVE-2017-2641 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 26 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, SQL injection can occur via user preferences.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2641?
8 open source packages ship an affected version, including moodle/moodle. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 2.7 | 2.7.19 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 2.7 | 2.7.19 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.0 | 3.0.9 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.0 | 3.0.9 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.1 | 3.1.5 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.1 | 3.1.5 |
2 more packages
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.2 | 3.2.2 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 3.2 | 3.2.2 |
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2641?
Upgrade moodle/moodle to a fixed version for your release line: 2.7.19, 3.0.9, 3.1.5 or 3.2.2.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-2641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2641 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Moodle Moodle
- CVE-2006-4935 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2006-4936 Moodle does not properly validate module instance id
- CVE-2004-2233 Unknown "front page vulnerability with Moodle servers" for Moodle before 1.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
- CVE-2004-2235 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2004-2236 Other in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhq3-455r-xv44.