Moodle 2.2/2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3 lti_toolurl cross site scripting

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moodle 2.2/2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3 (Learning Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument lti_toolurl with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in mod/lti/typessettings.php in Moodle 2.2.x before 2.2.4 and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lti_typename or (2) lti_toolurl parameter.

The weakness was published 07/23/2012 by Daniel Compton (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3389 since 06/14/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61385 (Fedora 16 : moodle-2.0.10-1.fc16 (2012-11028)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76965) and Tenable (61385). Similar entries are available at 61399, 61398, 61397 and 61396.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
ATT&CK: T1059.007

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 61385
Nessus Name: Fedora 16 : moodle-2.0.10-1.fc16 (2012-11028)
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OpenVAS ID: 864582
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for moodle FEDORA-2012-11028
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.2.3

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07/17/2012 +33 days 🔍
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07/23/2012 +6 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +601 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Daniel Compton
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3389 (🔍)
X-Force: 76965
Vulnerability Center: 40762 - Moodle 2.2 - 2.2.3, 2.3 Remote Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (CVE-2012-3389), Medium
SecurityFocus: 54481 - Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49890

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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 20:42
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (65), 05/07/2017 11:25 (5), 12/06/2021 20:34 (3), 12/06/2021 20:42 (1)
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