CVE-2018-1044: Moodle/moodle Moodle Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-332g-xh34-5c96
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1044 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) moodle privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle privilege escalation in quiz web services. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.10, 3.2.7, 3.3.4, 3.4.1.

CVE-2018-1044 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1044
GHSA Identifier GHSA-332g-xh34-5c96
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-1044

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: 3.1.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.1.10
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.2.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.2.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.3.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.3.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.4.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.4.1
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-2018-1044, 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 3.1.10), 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 CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

In Moodle 3.x, quiz web services allow students to see quiz results when it is prohibited in the settings.

CVE-2018-1044 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.103.2.73.3.43.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.1
< 3.1.10
3.1.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.2
< 3.2.7
3.2.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.3
< 3.3.4
3.3.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.4
< 3.4.1
3.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1044 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1044
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=364383
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102754

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1044?
CVE-2018-1044 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Privilege escalation in quiz web services under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.10, 3.2.7, 3.3.4, 3.4.1 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1044?
Upgrading to 3.1.10, 3.2.7, 3.3.4, 3.4.1 (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 3.1.10, 3.2.7, 3.3.4, 3.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.10, 3.2.7, 3.3.4, 3.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1044?
CVE-2018-1044 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1044?
CVE-2018-1044 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2018-1044?
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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