CVE-2014-0123: Moodle/moodle Moodle Does Not Properly Restrict Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2vhr-4mhq-m35c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0123 is a MODERATE moodle does not properly restrict vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not properly restrict access. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.9, 2.5.5, 2.6.2.

CVE-2014-0123 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0123
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2vhr-4mhq-m35c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0123

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: 2.4.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.5.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.5
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.2
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-2014-0123, 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 2.4.9), 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

The wiki subsystem in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly restrict (1) view and (2) edit access, which allows remote authenticated users to perform wiki operations by leveraging the student role and using the Recent Activity block to reach the individual wiki of an arbitrary student.

CVE-2014-0123 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.92.5.52.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.4.9
2.4.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.5
2.5.5
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.2
2.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0123 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0123
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/3a7b9b76c2d3c58237bec56b3b537e05c23970ad
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/d9596365e59ac53787105ff326f7f2bab5b9bada
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e6499fb8a4463b1130babb09c42f3d5559276d17
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/fa0777902633b54ca5566dd8af304ce5587051e5
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=256419
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-39990
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0123?
CVE-2014-0123 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not properly restrict access under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.9, 2.5.5, 2.6.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0123?
Upgrading to 2.4.9, 2.5.5, 2.6.2 (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 2.4.9, 2.5.5, 2.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.9, 2.5.5, 2.6.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0123?
CVE-2014-0123 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-0123?
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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