CVE-2023-28335 Moodle: csrf risk in resetting all templates of a database activity
Attackers can force users to reset database activity templates via CSRF due to missing tokens, requiring Moodle administrators to patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-28335?
CVE-2023-28335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 23 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The link to reset all templates of a database activity did not include the necessary token to prevent a CSRF risk.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28335?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including moodle/moodle and moodle. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 4.1.0 | 4.1.2 |
moodle/moodle Packagist | From 4.1.0 | 4.1.2 |
moodle Bitnami | From 4.1.0 | 4.1.1, 4.1.2 |
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28335?
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 4.1.2 or later.
Is CVE-2023-28335 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28335 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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 BIT-moodle-2023-28335, GHSA-wxmq-v9gx-75pg, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-28335.