CVE-2014-0216: Moodle/moodle Moodle Does Not Properly Restrict Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8rc7-4qfv-4484
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0216 is a MODERATE moodle does not properly restrict vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle does not properly restrict file access. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3.

CVE-2014-0216 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0216
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8rc7-4qfv-4484
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-2014-0216

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: 2.4.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.10
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.5.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.3
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-2014-0216, 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 2.4.10), 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

The My Home implementation in the block_html_pluginfile function in blocks/html/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 does not properly restrict file access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by visiting an HTML block.

CVE-2014-0216 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.102.5.62.6.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.4.10
2.4.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.6
2.5.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.3
2.6.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0216 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0216
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/40ad22fdd0d9ed569b2ad0ff6ad02814bfa014b8
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/568514ee7f7e994f61e7a44356fe89d0dd18c157
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/7b9acc77efe06f7be7070032b05c3159e0a6d415
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b04bf988ef47f8fa65dd08ce936ecb774d5d76bd
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=260364
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-43877
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/19/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0216?
CVE-2014-0216 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle does not properly restrict file access under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0216?
Upgrading to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 (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 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0216?
CVE-2014-0216 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-0216?
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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