CVE-2012-6099: Moodle/moodle Moodle Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cr78-rphw-w73p
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CWE-20
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-6099 is a MODERATE moodle arbitrary file read vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle arbitrary file read via backup functionality. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.1, 2.3.4, 2.2.7, 2.1.10.

CVE-2012-6099 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-6099
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cr78-rphw-w73p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-6099

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: 2.4.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.1
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.3.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.3.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.2.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.1.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.1.10
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-2012-6099, 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 2.4.1), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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

The moodle1 backup converter in `backup/converter/moodle1/lib.php` in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.4, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 does not properly validate pathnames, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by leveraging the backup-restoration feature.

CVE-2012-6099 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.12.3.42.2.72.1.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4
< 2.4.1
All 1 versions
2.4
2.4.1
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.3
< 2.3.4
2.3.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.2
< 2.2.7
2.2.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.1
< 2.1.10
2.1.10

References

NVD — CVE-2012-6099 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6099
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/0ab681d3e7bed2a37430387f9da8504c0b077d10
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/7b66137f7bcc84fb5eb07f58fb658b21bf37cc44
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=220160
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-36977
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6099?
CVE-2012-6099 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Arbitrary File Read via Backup Functionality under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.1, 2.3.4, 2.2.7, 2.1.10 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2012-6099?
Upgrading to 2.4.1, 2.3.4, 2.2.7, 2.1.10 (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 2.4.1, 2.3.4, 2.2.7, 2.1.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.1, 2.3.4, 2.2.7, 2.1.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-6099?
CVE-2012-6099 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-6099?
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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