CVE-2019-14883: Moodle Email media URL tokens were not checking for user status
5.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.51984%
CWE
Published
5/24/2022
Updated
5/3/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
PHP
PHPTechnical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| moodle/moodle | composer | >= 3.6, < 3.6.7 | 3.6.7 |
| moodle/moodle | composer | >= 3.7, < 3.7.3 | 3.7.3 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Miggo AIRoot Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks during token validation for email attachments. Key indicators:
- The CWE-285/862 classification shows missing user status checks during authorization
- The pattern matches Moodle's file serving architecture where tokens are validated in filelib.php
- User status checks (suspended/deleted flags) would typically be handled in user authentication components
- The fix versions (3.6.7/3.7.3) likely added user status validation to these token verification flows While exact commit details are unavailable, these functions represent core components that would handle token validation and file access authorization in Moodle's architecture.