CVE-2014-3617: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Discovery Of An Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5j7-26wj-423j
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3617 is a MODERATE moodle allows discovery of an vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows discovery of an author's username. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.8, 2.6.5, 2.7.2.

CVE-2014-3617 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3617
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5j7-26wj-423j
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-2014-3617

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: 2.5.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.8
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.5
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.2
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-2014-3617, 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 2.5.8), 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 forum_print_latest_discussions function in mod/forum/lib.php in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the individual answer-posting requirement without the mod/forum:viewqandawithoutposting capability, and discover an author's username, by leveraging the student role and visiting a Q&A forum.

CVE-2014-3617 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.82.6.52.7.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.5.8
2.5.8
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.5
2.6.5
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.2
2.7.2

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3617 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3617
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/1c5d2aefd1c6706176e97b99b2f9deef582564be
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/1f3066f1977cf9ba36bb2583597af8bc53eb7d0f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/532c25d5bd6d0f2ad14720fcee0da8c879c4d0f2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/8f2e80600bf0fc220b92706907fb3d683602e5c2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/95c3874b717e19711780147c29285e56ca01ff79
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/982c8524dd27066a6893a4b2ff2c41d60f9bdc23
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a80ed84ed37d24e564b0bb7b8d51c4206b1fcd54
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b1325427ecefb23002d3c79a7222e98f3995c0fb
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b2b8d932f11c089b59b6c5ce439487ae3e5d79aa
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/ebbff905629fbd87a6a81cc471964e995fba3eb0
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=269591
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46619
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/15/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3617?
CVE-2014-3617 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows discovery of an author's username under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.8, 2.6.5, 2.7.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3617?
Upgrading to 2.5.8, 2.6.5, 2.7.2 (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 2.5.8, 2.6.5, 2.7.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.8, 2.6.5, 2.7.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3617?
CVE-2014-3617 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-3617?
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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