Moodle up to 3.5.8/3.6.6/3.7.2 Error Message Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Moodle up to 3.5.8/3.6.6/3.7.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-14884. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle up to 3.5.8/3.6.6/3.7.2 (Learning Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability was found in Moodle through versions 3.7 before 3.73, 3.6 before 3.6.7 and 3.5 before 3.5.9, where a reflected XSS possible from some fatal error messages.

The weakness was disclosed 03/18/2020 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14884 since 08/10/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 3.5.9, 3.6.7 or 3.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 3.5.9/3.6.7/3.7.3

Timelineinfo

08/10/2019 🔍
03/18/2020 +221 days 🔍
03/18/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/11/2025 +1880 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-14884 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-151782
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2020 16:26
Updated: 05/11/2025 13:56
Changes: 03/18/2020 16:26 (41), 03/18/2020 16:31 (12), 04/17/2024 10:59 (34), 05/11/2025 13:56 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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