CVE-2011-4289: Moodle/moodle Moodle Does Not Recogniz Configuration Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3qg4-2fcm-c8f9
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4289 is a MODERATE moodle does not recogniz configuration vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not recogniz configuration setting that makes e-mail addresses visible only to course members. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.3.

CVE-2011-4289 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4289
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3qg4-2fcm-c8f9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4289

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: 2.0.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.3
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-2011-4289, 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 2.0.3), 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

Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not recognize the configuration setting that makes e-mail addresses visible only to course members, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive address information by reading a full profile page.

CVE-2011-4289 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.3
2.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4289 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4289
git.moodle.org PACKAGE
http://git.moodle.org
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=181991e791a13a3c383234718c26c499e31d3df1
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commit;h=181991e791a13a3c383234718c26c499e31d3df1
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=175591
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4289?
CVE-2011-4289 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not recogniz configuration setting that makes e-mail addresses visible only to course members under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.3 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4289?
Upgrading to 2.0.3 (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 2.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4289?
CVE-2011-4289 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-2011-4289?
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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