CVE-2011-4298: Moodle/moodle Moodle Vulnerable To Cross-Site Request Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8hxm-42v5-66hm
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CWE-352
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4298 is a MODERATE moodle vulnerable to cross-site request vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.5, 2.1.2.

CVE-2011-4298 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4298
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8hxm-42v5-66hm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4298

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: 2.0.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.5
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.1.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.1.2
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-2011-4298, 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 2.0.5), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in mod/wiki/ components in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify wiki data.

CVE-2011-4298 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.52.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.5
2.0.5
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.2
2.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4298 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4298
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747444
git.moodle.org PACKAGE
https://git.moodle.org
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=48346fb11f8ced06a05c0618b02a3a925b34ec59
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commit;h=48346fb11f8ced06a05c0618b02a3a925b34ec59
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=188309

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4298?
CVE-2011-4298 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.5, 2.1.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4298?
Upgrading to 2.0.5, 2.1.2 (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 2.0.5, 2.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.5, 2.1.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4298?
CVE-2011-4298 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-4298?
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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