VDB-61288 · CVE-2011-4280 · EDB 35297

Moodle 2.0/2.0.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Moodle 2.0/2.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-4280. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle 2.0/2.0.1 (Learning Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Spike PHPCoverage (aka spikephpcoverage) library, as used in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 07/16/2012 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4280 since 11/04/2011. 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 unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (35297). See VDB-61287 and VDB-61285 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Learning Management Software

Name

Moodle

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://moodle.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.0.1
Patch: bd654f0ced8af925c27b7c94321f0c299b50b38e

Timelineinfo

11/04/2011 🔍
07/16/2012 +255 days 🔍
07/16/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +980 days 🔍
12/25/2024 +3565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-4280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61288
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/25/2024 22:29
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (47), 02/18/2019 14:24 (2), 12/06/2021 09:13 (4), 12/25/2024 22:29 (25)
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