CVE-2015-3179: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Attackers To Bypass Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4ppg-2mx6-fqx9
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3179 is a LOW moodle allows attackers to bypass vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows attackers to bypass intended login restrictions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6.

CVE-2015-3179 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3179
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4ppg-2mx6-fqx9
Severity LOW
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-2015-3179

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: 2.6.11 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.11
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.8
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.6
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-2015-3179, 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 2.6.11), 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

login/confirm.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended login restrictions by leveraging access to an unconfirmed suspended account.

CVE-2015-3179 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.112.7.82.8.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.6.11
2.6.11
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.8
2.7.8
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.6
2.8.6

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3179 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3179
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/78ec6751fc57bb17bb67c26870fea396390b9937
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/811ae9f082697495248c6c87ec80aeaf88c851fc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/98c38993fd6cbd78bf5819c68c55fcfded6467c0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f236dcc35c3595dfcc77932d84660056e982a310
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=313686
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228054915/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74725
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200501000000*/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50090
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3179?
CVE-2015-3179 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows attackers to bypass intended login restrictions under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3179?
Upgrading to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 (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 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3179?
CVE-2015-3179 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-3179?
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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