Moodle up to 1.9.14 config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moodle up to 1.9.14. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to config. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-4585. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Moodle up to 1.9.14 (Learning Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-16. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

login/change_password.php in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.15 does not use https for the change-password form even if the httpslogin option is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2012 by Ryan Smith (Patrick) as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.moodle.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4585. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.004.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58172 (Debian DSA-2421-1 : moodle - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.moodle.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (58172), SecurityFocus (BID 50923†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35606†). See VDB-61356, VDB-61351, VDB-61350 and VDB-61349 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Nessus ID: 58172
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2421-1 : moodle - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71149
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2421-1 (moodle)
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: Moodle 1.9.3
Patch: 01dd64a8c8aa95f793accea371b2392e662663c5

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12/06/2011 +7 days 🔍
01/02/2012 +27 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +974 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: DSA-2421
Researcher: Ryan Smith (Patrick)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-4585 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4585
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61348

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SecurityFocus: 50923 - Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 35606 - Login/change_password.php in Moodle Remote Credentials Disclosure, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 14:22
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 04/14/2017 14:34 (12), 12/06/2021 14:16 (5), 12/06/2021 14:21 (1), 12/06/2021 14:22 (2)
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