CVE-2015-0218: Moodle/moodle Moodle Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5jph-mvfm-r27p
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CWE-352
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-0218 is a MODERATE moodle cross-site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle cross-site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.7, 2.7.4, 2.8.2.

CVE-2015-0218 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-0218
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5jph-mvfm-r27p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-0218

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: 2.6.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.2 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.2
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-2015-0218, 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 2.6.7), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in auth/shibboleth/logout.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7.x before 2.7.4, and 2.8.x before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that trigger a logout.

CVE-2015-0218 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.72.7.42.8.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.6.7
2.6.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.4
2.7.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.2
2.8.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-0218 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0218
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/371d58d70d4ef866f35e33ea6898007112bfe654
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/693918c30e6b7c95dddd9c5973f98d98342a59d9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b82b4c562b705ea8f11893d9126889bb696b9612
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/fb60e23a67931eeba8fc9aacf3cc838e462f21f2
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=278618
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-47964
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/19/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0218?
CVE-2015-0218 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.7, 2.7.4, 2.8.2 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-0218?
Upgrading to 2.6.7, 2.7.4, 2.8.2 (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 2.6.7, 2.7.4, 2.8.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.7, 2.7.4, 2.8.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-0218?
CVE-2015-0218 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-0218?
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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