CVE-2015-0214
First published: Mon Jun 01 2015(Updated: )
message/externallib.php in Moodle through 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7.x before 2.7.4, and 2.8.x before 2.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a messaging-disabled setting via a web-services request, as demonstrated by a people-search request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.8.0<2.8.2 | 2.8.2 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=2.7.0<2.7.4 | 2.7.4 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <2.6.7 | 2.6.7 |
| Moodle | <=2.5.9 | |
| 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 | =2.5.7 | |
| Moodle | =2.5.8 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.4 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.5 | |
| Moodle | =2.6.6 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.0 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.1 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.2 | |
| Moodle | =2.7.3 | |
| Moodle | =2.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-48329
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/19/1
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=278614
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0214
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/436bbf8975f0daef329c6483ec595dbf9b39ee56
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5770e5147838aa06a3ecdff6fc3aebbbd17fff90
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/c4250ef4f23776ff4862d2860b6be2cf7b2d85f6
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commits/v2.6.7#:~:text=MDL%2D48106%20mod_glossary%3A%20Add%20missing%20sesskey%20checks
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4jm2-c9jr-6prf (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0214?
CVE-2015-0214 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to messaging capabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0214?
To fix CVE-2015-0214, update Moodle to version 2.6.7, 2.7.4, or 2.8.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0214?
CVE-2015-0214 affects Moodle versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.9, 2.6.x up to 2.6.6, 2.7.x up to 2.7.3, and 2.8.x up to 2.8.1.
What specific vulnerability does CVE-2015-0214 exploit?
CVE-2015-0214 exploits a flaw allowing remote authenticated users to bypass messaging disabled settings via web services.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-0214 for Moodle users?
Users of affected Moodle versions may unintentionally expose messaging features to unauthorized users if not patched.
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