CVE-2014-9060: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Attackers To Trigger Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c87j-9rrq-h3j8
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CWE-20
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-9060 is a MODERATE moodle allows attackers to trigger vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows attackers to trigger the generation of arbitrary messages. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3.

CVE-2014-9060 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-9060
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c87j-9rrq-h3j8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-9060

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-2014-9060, 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 CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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 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 does not properly restrict the parameters used in a return URL, which allows remote attackers to trigger the generation of arbitrary messages via a modified URL, related to mod/lti/locallib.php and mod/lti/return.php.

CVE-2014-9060 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-2014-9060 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9060
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/15bde5352bd4bdb54105c0fdfd956c9ca420e4c6
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/339c6eca3c881742178637cb41cc7ebbe4a3b6b0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/44e712e9b72a30c6bc01112040854e91f5758605
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/edc89dfecb3f6891cea019baf2aecce51b3de41a
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=275165
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-47927
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/17/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9060?
CVE-2014-9060 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows attackers to trigger the generation of arbitrary messages under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
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-2014-9060?
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-2014-9060?
CVE-2014-9060 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-9060?
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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