Mahara up to 1.2.5 Default Configuration config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mahara up to 1.2.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Default Configuration. Performing a manipulation results in config. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2351. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mahara up to 1.2.5 (Content Management System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-16. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The default configuration of the auth/saml plugin in Mahara before 1.4.2 sets the "Match username attribute to Remote username" option to false, which allows remote SAML IdP servers to spoof users of other SAML IdP servers by using the same internal username.

The weakness was presented 07/12/2012 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2351. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592.004 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59061 (Debian DSA-2467-1 : mahara - insecure defaults), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175235 (Debian Security Update for Mahara (DSA-2467)).

Upgrading to version 1.2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (59061) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35734†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 59061
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2467-1 : mahara - insecure defaults
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OpenVAS ID: 71346
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2467-1 (mahara)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mahara 1.2.6
Patch: gitorious.org

Timelineinfo

04/19/2012 🔍
05/10/2012 +21 days 🔍
05/23/2012 +13 days 🔍
07/12/2012 +50 days 🔍
07/12/2012 +0 days 🔍
07/26/2012 +14 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +970 days 🔍
01/02/2025 +3573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2467
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2351 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2351
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61263

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Vulnerability Center: 35734 - Mahara Before 1.4.2 Allows SAML IdP Servers to Spoof Users, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/02/2025 10:49
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (57), 04/15/2017 15:59 (8), 12/06/2021 02:23 (5), 12/06/2021 02:30 (1), 12/06/2021 02:38 (2), 01/02/2025 10:49 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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