Moodle up to 2.2.3 repository/lib.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle up to 2.2.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library repository/lib.php. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3393. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle up to 2.2.3 (Learning Management Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code in the library repository/lib.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in repository/lib.php in Moodle 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by renaming a repository.

The weakness was shared 07/23/2012 by Daniel Compton (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-3393 since 06/14/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. A simple authentication is needed for 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:repository/lib.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. 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 (76959), Tenable (61385), SecurityFocus (BID 54481†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35818†). The entries VDB-61399, VDB-61398, VDB-61397 and VDB-61396 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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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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07/23/2012 +6 days 🔍
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08/07/2012 +15 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +958 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-2012-3393 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3393
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61394
X-Force: 76959
SecurityFocus: 54481 - Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49890
Vulnerability Center: 35818 - Moodle \x27repository/lib.php\x27 XSS Vulnerability via Renaming a Repository, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 22:00
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 04/15/2017 16:19 (11), 12/06/2021 21:49 (3), 12/06/2021 22:00 (1)
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