Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU39806

#VU39806 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Moodle - CVE-2016-5013

Published: January 20, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39806

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5013

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Moodle

Software vendor:
moodle.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, text injection can occur in email headers, potentially leading to outbound spam.

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