CVE-2014-3545: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jul 29 2014(Updated: )
Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a calculated question in a quiz.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.4.0<=2.4.10 | 2.4.11 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.5.0<=2.5.6 | 2.5.7 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.6.0<=2.6.3 | 2.6.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | =2.7.0 | 2.7.1 |
| Moodle | =2.7.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.4.10 | |
| Moodle | <=2.3.11 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.9 | |
| Moodle | =2.3.10 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3545
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264266
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-46148
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/blob/1474f74687dda57c7d011b92d16f25b9870d2799/question/type/calculated/question.php#L426
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3m99-h3hp-w9j7 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/155bc7547227dc2047cfc8630cbfe121888b359b
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/29005a5418894b76e62e44bbc2c9e4ddee8f5ce6
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/44f726a7b1d351b39bb2a6a30c1b30027fabd000
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/539a25ff03fae377758d62caefcc71a2418e9a84
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c6c172033e3fb4afce862f8b32b459f5c35ad19
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/66de66fe6a8ce8f491562edad0a14f26d4808cb4
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/770d3ce42669067eca2bcee22d142ed7fec08550
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/82b3260eab2db58dfa9510645fd2c60ee0ce142e
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/88ec9f308da6a4bc7a735458cdf72648357d501d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3545?
CVE-2014-3545 is considered to have a high severity, allowing remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3545?
To fix CVE-2014-3545, upgrade to Moodle version 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, or 2.7.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2014-3545?
CVE-2014-3545 affects Moodle versions up to 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1.
Can CVE-2014-3545 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2014-3545 requires attackers to be authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.
What is the type of vulnerability for CVE-2014-3545?
CVE-2014-3545 is classified as a code execution vulnerability occurring in the context of calculated questions in quizzes.
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