CVE-2010-2230: Moodle/moodle Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3gm8-32vv-q8mp
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-2230 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle cross-site scripting vulnerability in the kses text cleaning filter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.8.13, 1.9.9.

CVE-2010-2230 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-2230
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3gm8-32vv-q8mp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-2230

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: 1.8.13 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 1.8.13
moodle/moodle fixed: 1.9.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 1.9.9
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-2010-2230, 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 1.8.13), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 KSES text cleaning filter in lib/weblib.php in Moodle before 1.8.13 and 1.9.x before 1.9.9 does not properly handle vbscript URIs, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML input.

CVE-2010-2230 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.8.131.9.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 1.8.13
1.8.13
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 1.9.0
< 1.9.9
1.9.9

References

NVD — CVE-2010-2230 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2230
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/704c5dfed4f4531b6d74d19cfad573984e74885e
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=605809
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
web.archive.org/web/20100621005117/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20100621005117/http://secunia.com/advisories/40248
web.archive.org/web/20100711044720/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20100711044720/http://secunia.com/advisories/40352
cvs.moodle.org/moodle/lib/weblib.p... WEB
http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/lib/weblib.php?r1=1.812.2.114&r2=1.812.2.115
cvs.moodle.org/moodle/lib/weblib.p... WEB
http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/lib/weblib.php?r1=1.970.2.171&r2=1.970.2.172
docs.moodle.org/en/moodle_1.8.13_re... WEB
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.8.13_release_notes
docs.moodle.org/en/moodle_1.9.9_rel... WEB
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_1.9.9_release_notes
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043285.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043291.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043340.html
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=152368
tracker.moodle.org/browse/mdl-22042 WEB
http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-22042
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/21/2
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1530
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1571

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2230?
CVE-2010-2230 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the KSES text cleaning filter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.8.13, 1.9.9 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2010-2230?
Upgrading to 1.8.13, 1.9.9 (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 1.8.13, 1.9.9. Upgrade your dependency to 1.8.13, 1.9.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-2230?
CVE-2010-2230 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-2230?
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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