CVE-2013-2082: Moodle/moodle Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wp3g-pr4h-q6vv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2082 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not enforce capability requirements for reading blog comments. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4.

CVE-2013-2082 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2082
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wp3g-pr4h-q6vv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-2082

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: 2.2.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.2.10
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-2013-2082, 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 2.2.10), 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 General Security Weakness. 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 through 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 does not enforce capability requirements for reading blog comments, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted request.

CVE-2013-2082 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.102.3.72.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.2.10
2.2.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.7
2.3.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.4
2.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2082 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2082
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/28772fb9e7e6be01b765fb721af16901bb47e417
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5fde58a59335bc3109a9eaac4a15d1e9217541c3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/8aa12adcf26ff2f0b61cd6f0288f2886c8c55bf7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/9a909b1a359f72b8d384e18da8e05474604279e1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/cb538f0e539e833edb7cf6fa3d705e8abc5003fd
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f9e27e8323f31186820d25252ec0d4c6cd65dafc
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=228934
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-37245
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-2013-2082?
CVE-2013-2082 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not enforce capability requirements for reading blog comments under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2082?
Upgrading to 2.2.10, 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 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.10, 2.3.7, 2.4.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2082?
CVE-2013-2082 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-2082?
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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