CVE-2013-1830: Moodle/moodle Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8r7x-qq55-74v2
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1830 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not enforce the forceloginforprofiles setting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.8, 2.3.5, 2.4.2.

CVE-2013-1830 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1830
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8r7x-qq55-74v2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-1830

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to Latest secure release
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.2.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.8
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.3.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.3.5
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.2
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-2013-1830, 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 2.2.8), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource 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

`user/view.php` in Moodle through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.8, 2.3.x before 2.3.5, and 2.4.x before 2.4.2 does not enforce the `forceloginforprofiles` setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive course-profile information by leveraging the guest role, as demonstrated by a Google search.

CVE-2013-1830 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.82.3.52.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≤ 2.1.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.8
2.2.8
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.5
2.3.5
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.2
2.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2013-1830 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1830
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/3ecc63e9dbe29c6a5a8f65fa8e7980ba0fffb5a8
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=225341
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-37481
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101310.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101358.html
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/25/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1830?
CVE-2013-1830 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not enforce the forceloginforprofiles setting under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.8, 2.3.5, 2.4.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1830?
Upgrading to 2.2.8, 2.3.5, 2.4.2 (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 Latest secure release, 2.2.8, 2.3.5, 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 2.2.8, 2.3.5, 2.4.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1830?
CVE-2013-1830 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-1830?
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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