CVE-2015-3272: Moodle/moodle Moodle Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2hw2-h3mf-c2j9
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CVSS 7.4
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3272 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) moodle open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.7.9, 2.8.7, 2.9.1.

CVE-2015-3272 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3272
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2hw2-h3mf-c2j9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-3272

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Moodle/moodle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.9.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.9.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3272, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Moodle/moodle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.7.9), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Moodle/moodle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Open redirect vulnerability in the clean_param function in lib/moodlelib.php in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.9, 2.8.x before 2.8.7, and 2.9.x before 2.9.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via vectors involving an HTTP Referer header that has a substring match with a local URL.

CVE-2015-3272 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.7.92.8.72.9.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.9
2.7.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.7
2.8.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.9.0
< 2.9.1
2.9.1

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c1f41f0583e9174ead1530f93dc4b260d8036d5
NVD — CVE-2015-3272 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3272
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5673aae914070fa93b861a39f6bb3eae2f79bbc2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/9580c08e9e4e5e80606d46aea2014f83f863534f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/980bd08bdc01586bf8b5d407b049645ea6ff1174
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=316662
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20150924032214/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032877
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50688
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3272?
CVE-2015-3272 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle open redirect vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.7.9, 2.8.7, 2.9.1 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3272?
Upgrading to 2.7.9, 2.8.7, 2.9.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is moodle/moodle affected?
Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 2.7.9, 2.8.7, 2.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.7.9, 2.8.7, 2.9.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3272?
CVE-2015-3272 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3272?
CVE-2015-3272 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-3272?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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