CVE-2014-7832: Moodle/moodle View Capability Requirement Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mphj-h2fc-62x3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-7832 is a MODERATE view capability requirement vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves view capability requirement. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3.

CVE-2014-7832 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-7832
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mphj-h2fc-62x3
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-2014-7832

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: 2.5.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.3
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-2014-7832, 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 2.5.9), 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

mod/lti/launch.php in the LTI module in Moodle through 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 performs access control at the course level rather than at the activity level, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the mod/lti:view capability requirement by viewing an activity instance.

CVE-2014-7832 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.92.6.62.7.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.5.9
2.5.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.6
2.6.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.3
2.7.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-7832 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7832
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/263f78b8b804fe7dbcd6ffadcadad2c94a0093f7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/8e34d8e85b971a01459797799c0696cfeaae9cc0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/c844af2569e972195db8bca683c1fdf2ddbc3a59
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/fe8430e0dc2a50ea8e03d709e95d1226631d0d52
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=275154
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20150914064838/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031215
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-47921
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7832?
CVE-2014-7832 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving view capability requirement under General Security Weakness.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-7832?
Upgrading to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 (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 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-7832?
CVE-2014-7832 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-7832?
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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