CVE-2015-2267: Moodle/moodle Moodle Allows Attackers To Extract Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cm4r-58pj-h2ph
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-2267 is a MODERATE moodle allows attackers to extract vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle allows attackers to extract archives to arbitrary directories. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.9, 2.7.6, 2.8.4.

CVE-2015-2267 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-2267
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cm4r-58pj-h2ph
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-2267

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: 2.6.9 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.4
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-2015-2267, 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 2.6.9), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource 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

mdeploy.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.9, 2.7.x before 2.7.6, and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and extract archives to arbitrary directories via a crafted dataroot value.

CVE-2015-2267 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.92.7.62.8.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.6.9
2.6.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.6
2.7.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.4
2.8.4

References

NVD — CVE-2015-2267 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2267
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/12a8fcb5e45c58ee8267ad0472852c2b80a19878
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/240e7be7341afa31096fdbf3f242a7966f6237ab
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/4475f1e478370fb97933127ec60e40f39e285da1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/76da7e9bc88669eab62f83f04639ba356a0b0c5a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/83866c3c2a5b1391317172eea0b4f017c6d142d2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/84f9f60b67e1e20058fbe2afa473607d075aff63
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/8d9bdd28e049ca6b6b2a4ab8f142097c2f907df6
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a47aabc7833d0c88a83791d99a1204742c33f59b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/c353a6202658f320096a41e94494063393153b7f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/de169b7944e36d374d55e3f396d90ab2b4303afb
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=307381
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49087
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/16/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2267?
CVE-2015-2267 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle allows attackers to extract archives to arbitrary directories under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.9, 2.7.6, 2.8.4 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-2267?
Upgrading to 2.6.9, 2.7.6, 2.8.4 (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 2.6.9, 2.7.6, 2.8.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.9, 2.7.6, 2.8.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-2267?
CVE-2015-2267 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-2267?
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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