CVE-2013-2081: Moodle/moodle Moodle Does Not Consider "don't Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x3x8-fjw6-hccx
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2081 is a MODERATE moodle does not consider "don't vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not consider "don't send" attributes during hub registration. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4.

CVE-2013-2081 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2081
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x3x8-fjw6-hccx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-2081

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: 2.2.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.10
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.3.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.3.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.4
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-2013-2081, 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 2.2.10), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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 through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 does not consider "don't send" attributes during hub registration, which allows remote hubs to obtain sensitive site information by reading form data.

CVE-2013-2081 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.102.3.72.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.2.10
2.2.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.7
2.3.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.4
2.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2081 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2081
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/1d79b726d762bcc629c1a2a74cfa3eca5a7c5da7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/1fc34e37fdc57b4ec303cb942dc5d5535b953ed7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/4d65904bc132548a2ef4c2a40bf5ba2cffb5f68f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/54a3ce69e9ca751fffd0b3e0eb5be4add50de113
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/60c468bcb3b6f867a70f2f30427b52e0362e93d1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/667eaec4d2679a8bc1fcd9f0ff17a1be2babccb0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/669dee58048b18d9034a7b2367b97a50b498b0e0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a811e8ac56e49a174b68ceade81197c80be4b325
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/be6281e2cbc2fb40b96a48c07c80883fa80cd1b7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/fd469033fa2c860647e48f3d543346503a37faa0
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=228933
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-37822
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106965.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106988.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/107026.html
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2081?
CVE-2013-2081 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not consider "don't send" attributes during hub registration under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2081?
Upgrading to 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4 (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 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2081?
CVE-2013-2081 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-2081?
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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