Server Side Request Forgery in Moodle Filepicker by Moodle
CVE-2018-1042

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Moodle
Status
Moodle 3.x
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

What is CVE-2018-1042?

Moodle versions 3.x are affected by a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the filepicker component. This flaw allows attackers to craft requests that may relay sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal resources. The vulnerability occurs due to inadequate input validation, permitting maliciously crafted URLs. Organizations using affected Moodle versions should apply available patches immediately to protect their systems from potential exploits.

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Affected Version(s)

Moodle 3.x Moodle 3.x

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Moodle-CVE-2018-1042
Created by UDPsycho

References

https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=364381
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102752
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153766/Moodle-Filepi...
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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