CVE-2014-3542: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Remote Attackers To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xmwv-mqh8-4xgw
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3542 is a MODERATE moodle allows remote attackers to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1.

CVE-2014-3542 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3542
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xmwv-mqh8-4xgw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3542

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to Latest secure release
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.11 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.11
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-2014-3542, 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 2.4.11), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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/lti/service.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 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

CVE-2014-3542 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.112.5.72.6.42.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≤ 2.3.11
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.11
2.4.11
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
All 1 versions
2.7.0
2.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3542 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3542
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/78ed99ec7e5e75b283e844adb058140d6ba0ff14
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=264263
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45463
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3542?
CVE-2014-3542 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3542?
Upgrading to 2.4.11, 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 Latest secure release, 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3542?
CVE-2014-3542 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-3542?
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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