CVE-2024-37674 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in Moodle CMS by manipulating the Field Name parameter of a new activity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-37674?
CVE-2024-37674 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 20 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Moodle CMS v3.10 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Field Name (name parameter) of a new activity.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37674?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including moodle. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
moodle Bitnami | From 3.10.0 | 4.1.10 |
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37674?
Upgrade moodle to 4.1.10 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-37674 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-37674 exists.
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-2024-37674, GHSA-fcqv-w7xc-5vmc, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-37674.