CVE-2010-1616: Moodle/moodle Moodle Is Vulnerable To Unauthorized Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-966m-m549-2878
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1616 is a MODERATE moodle is vulnerable to unauthorized vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle is vulnerable to unauthorized new accounts creation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.8.12, 1.9.8.

CVE-2010-1616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-966m-m549-2878
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-2010-1616

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-2010-1616, 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-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 1.8.x and 1.9.x before 1.9.8 can create new roles when restoring a course, which allows teachers to create new accounts even if they do not have the moodle/user:create capability.

CVE-2010-1616 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-2010-1616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1616
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/55f5b2e8b84e6390c0917195d01a3b34c33ff398
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5d9ab024ac9c311c84716628cce9a124173a2e8b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5e934890c9fbe28bf89362d3eb6140208b5e3464
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b0ccfc5ce87f09d4df814b057f5e6820d37fdad1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/d8ada21339ecc147eccaaae97678f5368ac05f8b
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
tracker.moodle.org/browse/mdl-16658 WEB
http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-16658
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1616?
CVE-2010-1616 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle is vulnerable to unauthorized new accounts creation under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
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-2010-1616?
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-2010-1616?
CVE-2010-1616 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-2010-1616?
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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