CVE-2012-1157: Moodle/moodle Moodle Default Permissions Too Permissive Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2012-1157 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) moodle default permissions too permissive vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle default permissions too permissive. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.2, 2.1.5, 2.0.8, 1.9.17.
CVE-2012-1157 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2012-1157
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.
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.2Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.1.5Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.0.8Upgrade moodle/moodle to 1.9.17Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for moodle/moodleHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2012-1157, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:
inspect dependencies for moodle/moodleAnalyze 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-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. 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
CVE-2012-1157 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions
4 component(s)| 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
|
|
moodle/moodle
|
Packagist |
< 1.9.17
|
1.9.17
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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