VDB-72968 · CVE-2014-7835 · Qualys 13071

Moodle up to 2.7.2 File Upload cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moodle. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Upload. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-7835. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle (Learning Management Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component File Upload. 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:

webservice/upload.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.6 and 2.7.x before 2.7.3 does not ensure that a file upload is for a private or draft area, which allows remote authenticated users to upload files containing JavaScript, and consequently conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, by specifying the profile-picture area.

The weakness was presented 11/24/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at moodle.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-7835 since 10/03/2014. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple 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 13071 (Moodle Multiple Security Vulnerabilities(MSA-14-0036 - MSA-14-0048)).

Upgrading to version 2.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-72975, VDB-72974, VDB-72973 and VDB-72972 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: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Moodle 2.5.1

Timelineinfo

10/03/2014 🔍
11/24/2014 +52 days 🔍
11/24/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +123 days 🔍
04/04/2022 +2565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: moodle.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-7835 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7835
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72968
SecurityTracker: 1031215

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/04/2022 12:59
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (50), 03/15/2019 08:51 (2), 04/04/2022 12:59 (3)
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