Moodle up to 2.1.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Moodle up to 2.1.1. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4525. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moodle up to 2.1.1 (Learning Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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 mod/quiz/report/responses/responses_table.php in Moodle through 2.2.11, 2.3.x before 2.3.10, 2.4.x before 2.4.7, and 2.5.x before 2.5.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an answer to a text-based quiz question.

The weakness was shared 11/26/2013 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.moodle.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4525 since 06/12/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12837 (Moodle Information Disclosure and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.moodle.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89234), SecurityFocus (BID 63884†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47617†). The entries VDB-11604, VDB-11605, VDB-11606 and VDB-11607 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Patch: git.moodle.org

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06/12/2013 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: git.moodle.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-4525 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4525
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65584
X-Force: 89234
SecurityFocus: 63884 - Moodle Quiz Results HTML Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47617 - Moodle \x27mod/quiz/report/responses/responses_table.php\x27 Remote XSS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 06/15/2017 11:29
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (59), 06/15/2017 11:29 (4)
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