CVE-2014-3547: Moodle/moodle Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hwjv-mc78-cccj
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3547 is a MODERATE 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 multiple cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerabilities. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1.

CVE-2014-3547 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3547
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hwjv-mc78-cccj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3547

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: 2.5.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.1
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-2014-3547, 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 2.5.7), 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in badges/renderer.php in Moodle 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an external badge.

CVE-2014-3547 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.72.6.42.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.7
2.5.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.4
2.6.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.1
2.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3547 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3547
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/0174a0a57f6d84e240dd0bc0df0ffa63c3cc5a88
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/200a2b7fad3f7ef92b3171a07d68df6958d842b7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/9eef6b5237520f0cb9874564e577c64e3a831987
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/ea76b652fc4f3600403a61e54f198cc8570a4234
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=264269
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46042
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68758

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3547?
CVE-2014-3547 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities 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 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3547?
Upgrading to 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 (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 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3547?
CVE-2014-3547 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-2014-3547?
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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