A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way MOODLE 3.10.9 handles user input within the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter. (CVE-2024-29374)
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Moodle versions from 3.10.9 up to but not including 4.1.10. The issue arises from improper handling of user input in the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter, allowing potential injection of malicious scripts. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2024-29374 and is rated medium severity. A patch is available to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-29374 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Moodle versions >=3.10.9 and <4.1.10. The vulnerability occurs due to improper sanitization of user input in the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter, which could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected Moodle instance's users. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity rating and a patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected Moodle instance, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official Moodle updates that fix this issue in versions 4.1.10 and later. Until patched, avoid using or exposing the vulnerable "GET /?lang=" parameter with untrusted input.
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the way MOODLE 3.10.9 handles user input within the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter. (CVE-2024-29374)
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Moodle versions from 3.10.9 up to but not including 4.1.10. The issue arises from improper handling of user input in the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter, allowing potential injection of malicious scripts. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2024-29374 and is rated medium severity. A patch is available to address this issue.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-29374 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Moodle versions >=3.10.9 and <4.1.10. The vulnerability occurs due to improper sanitization of user input in the "GET /?lang=" URL parameter, which could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected Moodle instance's users. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity rating and a patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected Moodle instance, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official Moodle updates that fix this issue in versions 4.1.10 and later. Until patched, avoid using or exposing the vulnerable "GET /?lang=" parameter with untrusted input.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-moodle-2024-29374
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.6.2
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-29374"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Medium
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa00618acd9273b49ab77bb
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 12:56:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 13:45:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 04:13:55 UTC
Views: 17
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