CVE-2013-2082: Moodle - Lack of Capability Requirements for Reading Blog Comments
Summary
CVE-2013-2082: Moodle does not enforce capability requirements for reading blog comments. Affects moodle/moodle across 3 version ranges.
< 2.2.10
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.7
>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.4
Fixed in 2.2.10, 2.3.7 or 2.4.4, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Moodle is an open-source learning management system (LMS) used for creating and delivering online courses. It provides a platform for educators to create interactive learning environments and engage with students. Moodle is widely adopted in educational institutions and organizations worldwide. However, versions 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 of Moodle suffer from a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through a crafted request. This vulnerability arises from the lack of enforcement of capability requirements for reading blog comments.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Moodle allows remote attackers to access sensitive information by bypassing capability requirements for reading blog comments. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can craft a malicious request to retrieve sensitive data from the Moodle system. This could include personal information, confidential course materials, or other sensitive data stored within the blog comments. The impact of this vulnerability can be significant, as it compromises the confidentiality of user data and undermines the integrity of the Moodle platform.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.2.102.2.10composer require moodle/moodle:2.2.10 -
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.72.3.7composer require moodle/moodle:2.3.7 -
>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.42.4.4composer require moodle/moodle:2.4.4
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official updates mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to address the issue.
Conclusion
The lack of capability requirements for reading blog comments in Moodle versions 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 poses a significant security risk. It is crucial for administrators to update their Moodle installations to the recommended versions to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Moodle is an open-source learning management system (LMS) used for creating and delivering online courses. It provides a platform for educators to create interactive learning environments and engage with students.
Versions 2.1.10, 2.2.x before 2.2.10, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 of Moodle are affected by this vulnerability.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Moodle system, compromising the confidentiality of user data and undermining the integrity of the platform.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Moodle to the specified versions mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
No specific workaround is provided for this vulnerability. Applying the official updates is the recommended solution.
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