Moodle up to 2.2.3 lib/filelib.php access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Moodle up to 2.2.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library lib/filelib.php. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-3390. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Moodle up to 2.2.3 (Learning Management Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality in the library lib/filelib.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

lib/filelib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 does not properly restrict file access after a block has been hidden, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file that is embedded in a block.

The weakness was released 07/23/2012 by Daniel Compton (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-3390 since 06/14/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:lib/filelib.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61385 (Fedora 16 : moodle-2.0.10-1.fc16 (2012-11028)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76956), Tenable (61385), SecurityFocus (BID 54481†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35825†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-61399, VDB-61398, VDB-61397 and VDB-61396. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 61385
Nessus Name: Fedora 16 : moodle-2.0.10-1.fc16 (2012-11028)
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OpenVAS ID: 864582
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for moodle FEDORA-2012-11028
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.2.3
Patch: c58c05ad4f22c6ee1e136a7d4caaddd809a7134d

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07/17/2012 +33 days 🔍
07/23/2012 +6 days 🔍
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08/08/2012 +16 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +957 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Daniel Compton
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CVE: CVE-2012-3390 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3390
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61391
X-Force: 76956
SecurityFocus: 54481 - Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49890
Vulnerability Center: 35825 - Moodle filelib.php Improper File Access Restriction Allows Remote Information Disclosure, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 20:57
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 04/15/2017 16:22 (11), 12/06/2021 20:50 (5), 12/06/2021 20:57 (1)
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