CVE-2010-1617: Moodle/moodle Moodle Doesn't Properly Check Role Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q53j-c866-h9mw
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1617 is a LOW moodle doesn't properly check role vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle doesn't properly check role. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.8.12, 1.9.8.

CVE-2010-1617 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1617
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q53j-c866-h9mw
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-1617

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: 1.8.12 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 1.8.12
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-2010-1617, 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 1.8.12), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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

user/view.php in Moodle 1.8.x before 1.8.12 and 1.9.x before 1.9.8 does not properly check a role, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the full names of other users via the course profile page.

CVE-2010-1617 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.8.121.9.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 1.8.0
< 1.8.12
1.8.12
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 1.9.0
< 1.9.8
1.9.8

References

NVD — CVE-2010-1617 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1617
cvs.moodle.org/moodle/user/view.ph... WEB
http://cvs.moodle.org/moodle/user/view.php?r1=1.168.2.28&r2=1.168.2.29
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-2010-1617?
CVE-2010-1617 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle doesn't properly check role under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.8.12, 1.9.8 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2010-1617?
Upgrading to 1.8.12, 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 1.8.12, 1.9.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.8.12, 1.9.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1617?
CVE-2010-1617 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-1617?
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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