VDB-61354 · CVE-2011-4591 · OpenVAS 863984

Moodle up to 2.1.2 lib/datalib.php print_object cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle up to 2.1.2. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is the function print_object in the library lib/datalib.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-4591. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moodle up to 2.1.2 (Learning Management Software). This vulnerability affects the function print_object in the library lib/datalib.php. 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 print_object function in lib/datalib.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3, when a developer debugging script is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving object states.

The weakness was shared 07/20/2012 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is available at git.moodle.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4591 since 11/29/2011. 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 known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

By approaching the search of inurl:lib/datalib.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 187672608ec96659e07f2461b3b83634debd16cb is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.moodle.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The entries VDB-61356, VDB-61355, VDB-61353 and VDB-61351 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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OpenVAS ID: 863984
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for moodle FEDORA-2011-16833
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.0.1
Patch: 187672608ec96659e07f2461b3b83634debd16cb

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11/29/2011 🔍
07/20/2012 +234 days 🔍
07/20/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +976 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: git.moodle.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-4591 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4591
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61354
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 14:49
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (55), 02/18/2019 15:59 (2), 12/06/2021 14:49 (3)
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