CVE-2015-5341: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Attackers To Read Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c2r4-f8qv-2v7v
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CVSS 4.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5341 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) moodle allows attackers to read vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows attackers to read scorm contents. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.7.11, 2.8.9, 2.9.3.

CVE-2015-5341 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5341
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c2r4-f8qv-2v7v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-5341

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: 2.7.11 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.11
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.9.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.9.3
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-2015-5341, 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 2.7.11), 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

mod_scorm in Moodle through 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, 2.8.x before 2.8.9, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3 mishandles availability dates, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read SCORM contents via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2015-5341 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.7.112.8.92.9.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.7.11
2.7.11
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.9
2.8.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.9.0
< 2.9.3
2.9.3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5341 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5341
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/03b1f63d40d09c206f641b246110c2371d3068a2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/3d58fd5841308018b32ca78206c74f27c4d4b9c3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5f65bb2e436620f9026b363484294299c2327740
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/d01512e36c449f52ddc5e41db567d8f375fc153d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/d28eedd5363b4f081f9e66d0c9014d84792a89d7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f1178ebcd9cf1c149892335c52f6ccad066e3e05
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/fe9bd2b8bb73e958067f2bdb227a8d0e7cffbcda
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=323236
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-50837

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5341?
CVE-2015-5341 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows attackers to read SCORM contents under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.7.11, 2.8.9, 2.9.3 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5341?
Upgrading to 2.7.11, 2.8.9, 2.9.3 (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 2.7.11, 2.8.9, 2.9.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.7.11, 2.8.9, 2.9.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5341?
CVE-2015-5341 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5341?
CVE-2015-5341 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-5341?
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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