CVE-2023-28333CWE-94

Moodle: pix helper potential mustache code injection risk

Critical · published March 23, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky Mustache injection risk could spell trouble if user input is involved! This might not be implemented yet, but it's a critical finding that deserves your attention! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where someone can slip a hidden ingredient into your dish — if the chef isn't careful, it could ruin the entire meal! In this case, the Mustache pix helper is the kitchen, and without proper checks, an attacker could potentially serve up malicious content. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject harmful code or content, undermining the security of the application and potentially compromising user data. It’s an absolute nightmare scenario that could lead to unauthorized access or data leaks — a situation no hero wants on their watch!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone can slip a hidden ingredient into your dish — if the chef isn't careful, it could ruin the entire meal! In this case, the Mustache pix helper is the kitchen, and without proper checks, an attacker could potentially serve up malicious content. This vulnerability arises from a potential Mustache injection risk when processing user input. By failing to properly sanitize this input, the application could allow an attacker to manipulate the output rendered on the page.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject harmful code or content, undermining the security of the application and potentially compromising user data. It’s an absolute nightmare scenario that could lead to unauthorized access or data leaks — a situation no hero wants on their watch! To safeguard against this, immediately review and patch to the latest version of the Mustache helper. Ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized, and consider implementing additional security measures such as input validation and content security policies. You've got this! With prompt action, you can tighten your security and keep your users safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01166 · 67.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2023-03-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 00:00Z
    Moodle: pix helper potential mustache code injection risk
    cvelistv5