#VU39813 Cross-site scripting in Moodle


Published: 2017-01-20 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39813

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2578

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moodle
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: moodle.org

Description

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

In Moodle 3.x, there is XSS in the assignment submission page.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moodle: 3.1.0 - 3.1.3, 3.2.0


External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95647
http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=345915


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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