CVE-2014-3553: Moodle/moodle Accessallgroups Capability Requirement Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mg69-5q59-8jcg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3553 is a MODERATE accessallgroups capability requirement vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves accessallgroups capability requirement. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1.

CVE-2014-3553 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3553
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mg69-5q59-8jcg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3553

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-2014-3553, 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 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/forum/classes/post_form.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 does not enforce the moodle/site:accessallgroups capability requirement before proceeding with a post to all groups, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging two or more group memberships.

CVE-2014-3553 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
< 2.5.7
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-2014-3553 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3553
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c74e0daca748ffbbbf17a410abd8c85335b2116
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/91c8d4da71a6706c70071f9182e8ae6110c86d70
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e3fd900dcda7b603d7e0749008abd0d01290bbc3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f2946a5419a94f19cb3490a249fe0bb50161f254
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=264268
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-38990
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3553?
CVE-2014-3553 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving accessallgroups capability requirement under General Security Weakness.
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-2014-3553?
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-2014-3553?
CVE-2014-3553 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-3553?
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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