CVE-2011-4300: Moodle/moodle Moodle Does Not Properly Restrict Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9p54-pc88-36c4
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4300 is a MODERATE moodle does not properly restrict vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not properly restrict access to category and course data. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2, 2.0.5.

CVE-2011-4300 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4300
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9p54-pc88-36c4
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-2011-4300

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: 2.1.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.1.2
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.0.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.5
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-2011-4300, 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 2.1.2), 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-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

The `file_browser` component in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.5 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 does not properly restrict access to category and course data, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a request for a file.

CVE-2011-4300 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.22.0.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.1
< 2.1.2
2.1.2
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.5
2.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4300 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4300
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/6f7c43c7de8f62cd53a7f3b54ad5325cd109c1be
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/81c77993e3808bba68fe24d6bfbac19a41679a6f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f6b07c4da54a9db24723beb147e8a19a3d487e00
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747444
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f6b07c4da54a9db24723beb147e8a19a3d487e00
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git;a=commit;h=f6b07c4da54a9db24723beb147e8a19a3d487e00
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=188311

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4300?
CVE-2011-4300 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not properly restrict access to category and course data under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2, 2.0.5 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4300?
Upgrading to 2.1.2, 2.0.5 (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 2.1.2, 2.0.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2, 2.0.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4300?
CVE-2011-4300 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-2011-4300?
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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