CVE-2012-1156: Moodle/moodle Moodle Backs Up Private Files Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle backs up private files under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.

Q: Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2012-1156?

Upgrading to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is moodle/moodle affected?

Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-1156?

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.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-358r-g2xw-7c83

CVSS 7.5

CWE-532

Published 2022-04-23

Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1156 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) moodle backs up private files vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle backs up private files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8.

CVE-2012-1156 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1156

GHSA Identifier GHSA-358r-g2xw-7c83

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5

CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

Affected Product Moodle/moodle

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-04-23

Last Updated 2023-08-29

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2012-1156

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: 2.2.2

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.2

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.1.5

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.1.5

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.0.8

Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.8

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-2012-1156, 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 2.2.2), 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. 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 before 2.2.2, 2.1.5, and 2.0.8 had users' private files included in course backups unnecessarily.

CVE-2012-1156 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.2.22.1.52.0.8

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 2.2 < 2.2.2	2.2.2
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 2.1 < 2.1.5	2.1.5
moodle/moodle	Packagist	≥ 2.0 < 2.0.8	2.0.8

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1156 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1156

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/37b6e7a03c77ea99fbe5224a15419e318019c570

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/ac6dc09c261219afa0191e9f2daf030bd071d272

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f88224624dca76e1a8a2810fd8cc04292611f91c

Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1156

bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1156

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=198623

Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1156

docs.moodle.org/dev/moodle_2.0.8_re... WEB

http://docs.moodle.org/dev/Moodle_2.0.8_release_notes

docs.moodle.org/dev/moodle_2.1.5_re... WEB

http://docs.moodle.org/dev/Moodle_2.1.5_release_notes

docs.moodle.org/dev/moodle_2.2.2_re... WEB

http://docs.moodle.org/dev/Moodle_2.2.2_release_notes

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/077635.html

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078209.html

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078210.html

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080712.html

lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081047.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle backs up private files under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.

Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.

What version fixes CVE-2012-1156?

Upgrading to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 (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 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1156?

CVE-2012-1156 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-1156?

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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CVSS V3

7.5 HIGH

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability None (A:N)

Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

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Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-04-23 00:40
Last Modified: 2023-08-29 19:58
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