CVE-2016-0725: Moodle/moodle Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in course management search under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2016-0725?

Upgrading to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is moodle/moodle affected?

Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-0725?

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.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gj2j-ppjq-9pjg

CVSS 6.1

CWE-79

Published 2022-05-13

Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-0725 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability in course management search. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2.

CVE-2016-0725 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-0725

GHSA Identifier GHSA-gj2j-ppjq-9pjg

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Moodle/moodle

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-05-13

Last Updated 2024-04-23

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction Required (UI:R)

Scope Changed (S:C)

Confidentiality Low (C:L)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2016-0725

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: 2.8.10

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.10

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.9.4

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.9.4

moodle/moodle fixed: 3.0.2

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.0.2

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-2016-0725, 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 2.8.10), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search_pagination function in course/classes/management_renderer.php in Moodle 2.8.x before 2.8.10, 2.9.x before 2.9.4, and 3.0.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted search string.

CVE-2016-0725 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.8.102.9.43.0.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 2.8 < 2.8.10	2.8.10
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 2.9 < 2.9.4	2.9.4
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 3.0 < 3.0.2	3.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-0725 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0725

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=326206

git.moodle.org/gw WEB

http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-52552

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176502.html

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176436.html

Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/1

Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034694

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in course management search under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.

What version fixes CVE-2016-0725?

Upgrading to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 (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 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.10, 2.9.4, 3.0.2 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-0725?

CVE-2016-0725 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-0725?

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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CVSS V3

6.1 MODERATE