CVE-2011-4285: Moodle/moodle Moodle Incorrect Default Settings Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8vjj-wf73-w882
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CWE-276
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4285 is a MODERATE moodle incorrect default settings vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle incorrect default settings. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.2.

CVE-2011-4285 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4285
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8vjj-wf73-w882
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4285

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: 2.0.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.2
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-2011-4285, 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 2.0.2), 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-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. 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 default configuration of Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 has an incorrect setting of the `moodle/course:delete` capability, which allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary courses by leveraging the teacher role.

CVE-2011-4285 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.0
< 2.0.2
2.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4285 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4285
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5dd7e903ff1698dcf2b6bbd821c31720d169fb83
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commit;h=5cfe8aecb8b78e343ded38ba9e7a0a859887d21c
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=170011
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4285?
CVE-2011-4285 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Incorrect Default Settings under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4285?
Upgrading to 2.0.2 (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 2.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4285?
CVE-2011-4285 is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions (During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-4285?
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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