CVE-2010-1613: Moodle/moodle Moodle Session Fixation Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5rc-cr5w-vfg6
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CWE-384 CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1613 is a MODERATE moodle session fixation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-384: Session Fixation) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle session fixation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.8.

CVE-2010-1613 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1613
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5rc-cr5w-vfg6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-384: Session Fixation
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-1613

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: 1.9.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 1.9.8
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-2010-1613, 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 1.9.8), 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-384: Session Fixation, where authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions. 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

Moodle 1.8.x and 1.9.x before 1.9.8 does not enable the "Regenerate session id during login" setting by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks.

CVE-2010-1613 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 1.8.0
< 1.9.8
1.9.8

References

NVD — CVE-2010-1613 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1613
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://moodle.org/security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1613?
CVE-2010-1613 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Session Fixation vulnerability under CWE-384: Session Fixation.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.8 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2010-1613?
Upgrading to 1.9.8 (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 1.9.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1613?
CVE-2010-1613 is classified under CWE-384: Session Fixation (Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-1613?
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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