CVE-2015-3175: Moodle/moodle Moodle Arbitrary Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h798-h7ff-93xv
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CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3175 is a MODERATE moodle arbitrary redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle arbitrary redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6.

CVE-2015-3175 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3175
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h798-h7ff-93xv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-3175

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to Latest secure release
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.11 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.11
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.8 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.8
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.8.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.8.6
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-2015-3175, 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 2.6.11), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. 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

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 2.8.x before 2.8.6 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via vectors involving an error page that links to a URL from an HTTP Referer header.

CVE-2015-3175 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.112.7.82.8.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≤ 2.5.9
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.11
2.6.11
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.8
2.7.8
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.6
2.8.6

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3175 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3175
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b2687a055dc990ca86ddce178d5aee3fb1df644a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/db200a8e9f88c8c4a2141ac264062dca74ee2f29
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/dd0607b7bbaff38cc62e4d00658c02da3fdbb4c8
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=313682
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201030042703/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032358
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210122155902/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74720
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-49179
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3175?
CVE-2015-3175 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Arbitrary Redirect under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3175?
Upgrading to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 (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 Latest secure release, 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 2.8.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3175?
CVE-2015-3175 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-3175?
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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