CVE-2014-3553
First published: Tue Jul 29 2014(Updated: )
mod/forum/classes/post_form.php in 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 does not enforce the moodle/site:accessallgroups capability requirement before proceeding with a post to all groups, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging two or more group memberships.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7.0<2.7.1 | 2.7.1 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.6.0<2.6.4 | 2.6.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <2.5.7 | 2.5.7 |
| 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 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.0 | |
| 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 | =2.4.0 | |
| 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 | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-38990
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264268
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3553
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c74e0daca748ffbbbf17a410abd8c85335b2116
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/91c8d4da71a6706c70071f9182e8ae6110c86d70
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e3fd900dcda7b603d7e0749008abd0d01290bbc3
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/f2946a5419a94f19cb3490a249fe0bb50161f254
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mg69-5q59-8jcg (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3553?
CVE-2014-3553 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to group posts.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3553?
To fix CVE-2014-3553, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.5.7, 2.6.4, or 2.7.1 or later.
What versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2014-3553?
CVE-2014-3553 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 remote users exploit CVE-2014-3553?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2014-3553 due to a lack of capability enforcement in the posting process.
What capability requirement is not enforced in CVE-2014-3553?
CVE-2014-3553 does not enforce the moodle/site:accessallgroups capability requirement for posting in all groups.
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