CVE-2013-2080: Moodle/moodle Moodle Is Vulnerable To Sensitive Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wmmc-qjq2-vvm2
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2080 is a MODERATE moodle is vulnerable to sensitive vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.7, 2.4.4.

CVE-2013-2080 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2080
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wmmc-qjq2-vvm2
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-2013-2080

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: 2.3.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.3.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.4
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-2013-2080, 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 2.3.7), 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

The core_grade component in Moodle through 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 does not properly consider the existence of hidden grades, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging the student role and reading the Gradebook Overview report.

CVE-2013-2080 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.72.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.3.7
2.3.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.4
2.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2080 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2080
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/4b280ca67972479b4b86dd8861bcbeb8c06e41f9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5df9bc3998095299c6862973866252649a5e0866
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/bf5f227817ec65cfdf76d4bdc961af81a701bc31
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=228931
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-37475
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106965.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106988.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/107026.html
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2080?
CVE-2013-2080 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.7, 2.4.4 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2080?
Upgrading to 2.3.7, 2.4.4 (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 2.3.7, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.7, 2.4.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2080?
CVE-2013-2080 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-2013-2080?
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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