CVE-2019-10189: Moodle/moodle Moodle Improper Access Control Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h7xp-7fjp-ghhc
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CVSS 4.0
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10189 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.0) moodle improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle improper access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7.

CVE-2019-10189 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10189
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h7xp-7fjp-ghhc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.0
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.0

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-10189

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: 3.7.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.7.1
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.6.5 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.6.5
moodle/moodle fixed: 3.5.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 3.5.7
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-2019-10189, 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 3.7.1), 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

A flaw was found in moodle before versions 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7. Teachers in an assignment group could modify group overrides for other groups in the same assignment.

CVE-2019-10189 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.7.13.6.53.5.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.7.0
< 3.7.1
3.7.1
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 3.6.0
< 3.6.5
3.6.5
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 3.5.7
3.5.7

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10189 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10189
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10189
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=388570
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109271

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10189?
CVE-2019-10189 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving moodle Improper Access Control under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10189?
Upgrading to 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7 (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 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7. Upgrade your dependency to 3.7.1, 3.6.5, 3.5.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10189?
CVE-2019-10189 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10189?
CVE-2019-10189 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-2019-10189?
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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