CVE-2019-10133: Moodle/moodle Moodle Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5xp2-rv4h-mm2q
CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10133 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) moodle open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9, 3.1.18.

CVE-2019-10133 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10133
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5xp2-rv4h-mm2q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-10133

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: 3.6.4
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.6.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.5.6
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.5.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.4.9
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.4.9
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.1.18
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.1.18
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-2019-10133, 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 3.6.4), 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

A flaw was found in Moodle before 3.7, 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9 and 3.1.18. The form to upload cohorts contained a redirect field, which was not restricted to internal URLs.

CVE-2019-10133 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.43.5.63.4.93.1.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.6.0
< 3.6.4
3.6.4
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.5.0
< 3.5.6
3.5.6
moodle/moodle
Packagist
≥ 3.4.0
< 3.4.9
3.4.9
moodle/moodle
Packagist
< 3.1.18
3.1.18

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10133?
CVE-2019-10133 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle Open Redirect Vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9, 3.1.18 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10133?
Upgrading to 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9, 3.1.18 (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 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9, 3.1.18. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.4, 3.5.6, 3.4.9, 3.1.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10133?
CVE-2019-10133 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10133?
CVE-2019-10133 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-2019-10133?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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