CVE-2014-7837: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Attackers To Remove Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p3hj-cfhm-7g6v
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-7837 is a MODERATE moodle allows attackers to remove vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows attackers to remove wiki pages. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3.

CVE-2014-7837 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-7837
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p3hj-cfhm-7g6v
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-2014-7837

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-2014-7837, 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/wiki/admin.php 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 allows remote authenticated users to remove wiki pages by leveraging delete access within a different subwiki.

CVE-2014-7837 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-2014-7837 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7837
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a481e32f02cdabd2b76aaa06d1d513ffe480e71b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a866ad40beb1c1d7faca2da9c3cbad2dcf6fa32b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/dc003ed98e47174a2a4c349f187265a383a386c0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e2a8ac6b1103167d6786cb1801703c2c0f8467ca
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=275163
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-47949
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7837?
CVE-2014-7837 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows attackers to remove wiki pages 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-2014-7837?
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-2014-7837?
CVE-2014-7837 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-7837?
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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