VDB-99023 · CVE-2017-7298 · BID 97182

Moodle 3.2.2 Course Summary SVG Element cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Moodle 3.2.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Course Summary Handler. The manipulation as part of SVG Element leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-7298. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Moodle 3.2.2 (Learning Management Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Course Summary Handler. The manipulation as part of a SVG Element 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. The summary by CVE is:

In Moodle 3.2.2+, there is XSS in the Course summary filter of the "Add a new course" page, as demonstrated by a crafted attribute of an SVG element.

The bug was discovered 03/30/2017. The weakness was presented 03/29/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at daimacn.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7298 since 03/29/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97182†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Sourcesinfo

Product: moodle.org

Advisory: daimacn.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7298 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99023
SecurityFocus: 97182 - Moodle CVE-2017-7298 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7298 - Moodle - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2017 16:47
Updated: 09/15/2020 07:14
Changes: 03/29/2017 16:47 (58), 09/15/2020 07:14 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:61E:103

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